$AMC

AMC Entertainment Holdings’ stock rose about 27% over the past month after the company reported strong Q2 2026 results and improved finances. AMC posted record revenue of $1.6B (+14.2% YoY), adjusted EBITDA up 70% to $321.4M, and free cash flow of $190.1M. The article cites higher attendance, spending per guest, cost control, and debt refinancing.

Variety reports that Cinema United, a theater-industry lobbying group, is split over Paramount’s proposed $111 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery. AMC CEO Adam Aron and Regal CEO Eduardo Acuna back the deal, while Cinema United’s president Michael O’Leary warns about potential harms and seeks enforceable “guardrails.” State AGs sued to block the merger.

Paramount Skydance is seeking theater-industry support for its merger with Warner Bros. Discovery amid a legal fight with 12 state attorneys general. Regal and Vue CEOs backed the deal, citing David Ellison’s pledge to release 30 films a year. Paramount reportedly offered contracts for 30 films for at least three years, plus windowing terms and possible penalties.

Paramount Skydance, via media reports, offered AMC Entertainment and Regal Cinemas legally binding three-year deals guaranteeing at least 30 theatrical releases per year, with a 45-day exclusive window and penalties if targets are missed. The terms are intended to address exhibition and antitrust concerns in Paramount’s proposed $110B acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, tied to nearly $50B debt financing and potential $1B+ late fees.

AMC Entertainment Holdings CEO Adam M. Aron’s 2025 compensation is estimated at $14.98M, up 24.18% from $11.35M in 2024, based on a DEF14A filed with the SEC on Aug. 10, 2026. The article also cites insider purchases (Aron bought 250,000 shares) and analyst price targets for AMC with a $1.5 median.

AMC Entertainment Holdings will seek stockholder approval at its Sept. 24, 2026 annual meeting to declassify its board for annual director elections, expand stockholder rights to act by written consent and call special meetings, and amend its 2024 Equity Incentive Plan by doubling the share reserve to 50M (from 25M). AMC says limited remaining shares could require $17.1M to $58.6M in cash to settle 2026 equity awards. Stock at $2.82 on July 31, 2026.

According to sources, Paramount Skydance will sign contracts with AMC and Cineworld Regal to guarantee theatrical releases of 30 films per year after its planned Warner Bros takeover. Films would be exclusive in cinemas for at least 45 days and off streaming for at least 90 days. The $110 billion deal faces lawsuits from 12 states; Paramount may face penalties if commitments are missed.

Bloomberg reports Paramount Skydance Corp. would offer three-year theatre agreements with AMC and Cineworld’s Regal if it completes its proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. Paramount would commit to releasing 30 films annually, with 45-day theatre exclusivity and 90-day streaming delays, plus penalties. The $110bn deal faces US state antitrust action and a March trial.

AMC reported its best weekend in years, citing Spider-Man: Brand New Day for record attendance and admissions and food and beverage revenue. The film opened to about $355 million domestic and $927 million worldwide, according to CNBC. AMC Q2 revenue rose to about $1.6B and operating profit to $238.1M. Debt and negative equity remain.

Jarden analyst Jakob Cakarnis reiterated a Buy rating on Amcor PLC (ASX: AMC) on Aug. 5, setting a price target of A$75.70. The article notes other analyst views, including UBS’s Buy and a Jefferies downgrade to Hold on July 22. It cites Amcor’s quarter ended Mar. 31 results: A$5.91B revenue and A$278M net profit.