IMAX Enters Into New $300 Million Credit Facility

IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX) today announced it has entered into a new five-year senior secured revolving credit facility, replacing the Company’s prior credit facility. The new facility expands the Company’s borrowing capacity from $200 million to $300 million, and contains an accordion feature allowing the Company to further expand its borrowing capacity to $440 million or greater.

Borrowings under the new facility will bear interest at the reduced spread of 1% to 1.75% above LIBOR, depending on the Company’s leverage ratio. The facility also contains customary terms for a transaction of this type, including a single financial maintenance covenant that requires the Company to maintain a senior secured net leverage ratio of no more than 3.25x.

The Company intends to use the proceeds of the facility to repay outstanding term loan debt in connection with its Playa Vista headquarters, to finance ongoing working capital requirements and for other general corporate purposes.

Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, served as sole lead arranger on the transaction. Wells Fargo Securities, LLC and Citibank, N.A. served as joint bookrunners; Citibank, N.A. served as syndication agent; and Export Development Canada, HSBC Bank Canada and National Bank of Canada served as co-documentation agents.

“This new facility, coupled with the recurring cash generated by our network, will provide us with enhanced flexibility as we continue the global expansion of our business and pursue other avenues to increase shareholder value,” said Patrick McClymont, Chief Financial Officer of IMAX.

IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX) today announced it has entered into a new five-year senior secured revolving credit facility, replacing the Company’s prior credit facility. The new facility expands the Company’s borrowing capacity from $200 million to $300 million, and contains an accordion feature allowing the Company to further expand its borrowing capacity to $440 million or greater.

Borrowings under the new facility will bear interest at the reduced spread of 1% to 1.75% above LIBOR, depending on the Company’s leverage ratio. The facility also contains customary terms for a transaction of this type, including a single financial maintenance covenant that requires the Company to maintain a senior secured net leverage ratio of no more than 3.25x.

The Company intends to use the proceeds of the facility to repay outstanding term loan debt in connection with its Playa Vista headquarters, to finance ongoing working capital requirements and for other general corporate purposes.

Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, served as sole lead arranger on the transaction. Wells Fargo Securities, LLC and Citibank, N.A. served as joint bookrunners; Citibank, N.A. served as syndication agent; and Export Development Canada, HSBC Bank Canada and National Bank of Canada served as co-documentation agents.

“This new facility, coupled with the recurring cash generated by our network, will provide us with enhanced flexibility as we continue the global expansion of our business and pursue other avenues to increase shareholder value,” said Patrick McClymont, Chief Financial Officer of IMAX.