Transaction will See SAW, LLC Become Part of 'Player One Amusement Group'
TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - Nov. 10, 2016) - Cineplex Entertainment LP ("Cineplex") (TSX:CGX) today
announced that it is acquiring SAW, LLC ("SAW"). Expected to close in early December, the transaction will see Florida-based
SAW become part of Player One Amusement Group, the new name for Cineplex Starburst Inc. a wholly-owned and operated subsidiary of
Cineplex. The acquisition of SAW will be financed with cash-on-hand and existing credit facilities. Financial terms
were not disclosed.
"We just finalized the acquisition of Tricorp Amusements Inc. last month and today's announcement is further evidence of our
strategy to strengthen our operational infrastructure in the US," said Ellis Jacob, President and CEO of Cineplex. "SAW's
expertise adds to our product and services offering and with its established client-base, we know this acquisition will open the
door to opportunities for continued growth in the future."
Founded as Sunshine Companies in 1974, SAW is a leading provider of coin-operated rides, amusement and redemption games as
well as bulk-vending equipment to hundreds of large-scale big box retailers, shopping centres and restaurant
locations. Based in Pensacola, Florida, the company specializes in amusement sourcing, servicing and operations across 13
states in the southeastern United States.
"Cineplex is creating a new entertainment paradigm in North America. The addition of SAW to Player One Amusement Group is
good for our industry, our people and our business," said Tres Sprinkle, shareholder and Chief Operating Officer of
SAW. "The cross-utilization opportunities between our two companies are such that by working together, we become a stronger
business that is better positioned for expansion across North America."
One of North America's leading providers of interactive video, redemption and amusement gaming equipment, Player One Amusement
Group specializes in solution servicing and design for a wide range of customers in the theatrical exhibition vertical as well as
community-based entertainment destinations such as bowling centres, restaurants, arcades, shopping centres and water
parks. Cineplex Starburst Inc. (doing business as Player One Amusement Group) is headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, and
employs over 450 people in 21 offices throughout Canada and the United States. More information is available at WinWithP1AG.com.
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concerning anticipated future events, results, circumstances, performance or expectations that are not historical
facts. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties,
including those described in the Cineplex Inc. Annual Information Form ("AIF"). Those risks and uncertainties include: adverse
factors generally encountered in the film exhibition industry such as poor film product and unauthorized copying; risks
associated with national and world events, including war, terrorism and international conflicts; natural disasters or extreme
weather conditions; infectious diseases; changes in income tax legislation; and general economic conditions. In addition, these
risks and uncertainties include: the ability to achieve the expected synergies and the timing of same; the effectiveness of
integration efforts and risks related to the satisfaction of the conditions to closing the transaction; and the related financing
arrangements, including future general economic and market conditions and the associated debt and equity capital markets. Many of
these risks and uncertainties can affect our actual results and could cause our actual results to differ materially from those
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About Cineplex
Cineplex Inc. ("Cineplex") is one of Canada's leading entertainment companies and operates one of the most modern and fully
digitized motion picture theatre circuits in the world. A top-tier Canadian brand, Cineplex operates numerous businesses
including theatrical exhibition, food service, amusement gaming, alternative programming (Cineplex Events), Cineplex Media,
Cineplex Digital Media, The Rec Room and the online sale of home entertainment content through CineplexStore.com and on apps
embedded in various electronic devices. Cineplex is also a joint venture partner in SCENE - Canada's largest entertainment
loyalty program.
Cineplex is headquartered in Toronto, Canada, and operates 165 theatres with 1,683 screens from coast to coast, serving
approximately 77 million guests annually through the following theatre brands: Cineplex Cinemas, Cineplex Odeon, Cineplex VIP
Cinemas, Galaxy Cinemas, SilverCity Cinemas, and Scotiabank Theatres. Cineplex also owns and operates the UltraAVX,
Poptopia, and Outtakes brands. Cineplex trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol CGX. More information is
available at Cineplex.com.