Cineplex launches strategic review, weighs sale and CEO change

Bloomberg · 8 hours ago
Cineplex launches strategic review, weighs sale and CEO change
  • Cineplex Inc. launched a strategic review that includes a possible sale and hired Goldman and TD as advisors.
  • Cineplex announced a new CEO to replace longtime head Ellis Jacob.
  • Cineplex is the dominant owner of movie theaters in Canada.
  • A 2019 deal to be acquired by Cineworld fell apart because of severe losses during the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Cineplex Inc. launched a strategic review that may lead to a sale and announced a new chief executive officer to replace longtime head Ellis Jacob.Bloomberg
Cineplex is the dominant owner of movie theaters in the country.Bloomberg

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