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IMAX China Names Daniel Manwaring as Chief Executive Officer

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Monday, December 12, 2022

SHANGHAI and NEW YORK, Dec. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- IMAX China Holding, Inc. (1970) and IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX) today named Daniel Manwaring as Chief Executive Officer of IMAX China, effective January 9, 2023. He succeeds interim CEO Jiande Chen, who will return to his full-time role as Vice Chairman of IMAX China.

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  • SHANGHAI and NEW YORK, Dec. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- IMAX China Holding, Inc. (1970) and IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX) today named Daniel Manwaring as Chief Executive Officer of IMAX China, effective January 9, 2023.
  • IMAX China is a subsidiary of IMAX Corporation and was incorporated as a limited liability company under the laws of Cayman Islands.
  • IMAX China was established by IMAX Corporation specifically to oversee the expansion of IMAX's business throughout Greater China.
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FIRST-EVER FILMED FOR IMAX CONCERT, "INDOCHINE CENTRAL TOUR IN CINEMA", SCORES $2.23 MILLION ACROSS FRANCE AND SELECT MARKETS

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Thursday, December 1, 2022

NEW YORK and LEON, France, Dec. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX) and PATHE LIVE brought French pop-rock band INDOCHINE to IMAX screens last week. After IMAX exclusive previews on Wednesday 23rd November, CENTRAL TOUR - the first recorded music event to be released through the Filmed for IMAX program – topped the French box office in wide release on Thursday, November 24 (surpassing Disney/Marvel's Black Panther: Wakanda Forever on that day). Continuing with IMAX-exclusive encores throughout the weekend, the concert film was also the top new opener this past weekend in the market.

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  • NEW YORK and LEON, France, Dec. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX) and PATHE LIVE brought French pop-rock band INDOCHINE to IMAX screens last week.
  • In France alone, 120,000 tickets were sold for an overall Box-office total of $2.08M.
  • Previews were held the night before at those 16 IMAX screens, which then continued for 5 days of exclusive encore screenings.
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IMAX to Present at 6th Annual Wells Fargo TMT Summit

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Thursday, November 17, 2022

NEW YORK, Nov.17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX) today announced that the Company will participate in the 6th Annual Wells Fargo TMT Summit on November 29, 2022.

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  • NEW YORK, Nov.17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX) today announced that the Company will participate in the 6th Annual Wells Fargo TMT Summit on November 29, 2022.
  • A live webcast of the fireside chat will be made available on the IMAX investor relations website at investors.imax.com.
  • Shares of IMAX China Holding, Inc., a subsidiary of IMAX Corporation, trade on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange under the stock code "1970."
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IMAX Crowns Biggest Domestic November Opening Ever On its Way to $22.6 Million Global Debut for "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever"

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Monday, November 14, 2022

NEW YORK, Nov. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX) pounced to its biggest domestic November opening weekend ever en route to a $22.6 million worldwide debut for Disney/Marvel's "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever". The highly anticipated sequel scored a $14.2 million domestic opening weekend in IMAX and the biggest IMAX November opening weekend ever in 26 markets worldwide.

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  • Disney/Marvel's Epic Sequel Delivers $14.2 Million Domestic Opening in IMAX, Scores Biggest IMAX November Opening Weekend Ever in 26 Markets Worldwide
    NEW YORK, Nov. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX) pounced to its biggest domestic November opening weekend ever en route to a $22.6 million worldwide debut for Disney/Marvel's "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever".
  • The highly anticipated sequel scored a $14.2 million domestic opening weekend in IMAX and the biggest IMAX November opening weekend ever in 26 markets worldwide.
  • A Filmed for IMAX release, "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" was shot with IMAX digital cameras and features select scenes with IMAX-exclusive expanded aspect ratio.
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IMAX AND AMC CINEMAS EXPAND PARTNERSHIP WITH AGREEMENT FOR SIX NEW IMAX LOCATIONS IN SAUDI ARABIA

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Thursday, October 27, 2022

NEW YORK and RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Oct. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX) and Saudi Cinema Company, operating as AMC Cinemas, today announced plans to further expand their longstanding partnership with an agreement for six new, state-of-the-art IMAX® with Laser systems in key entertainment complexes throughout the country. IMAX and AMC Cinemas already have three locations in operation in Saudi Arabia, and the new deal will grow their partnership to a planned 18 screens in 12 cities across the country.

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  • NEW YORK and RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Oct. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX) and Saudi Cinema Company, operating as AMC Cinemas, today announced plans to further expand their longstanding partnership with an agreement for six new, state-of-the-art IMAX with Laser systems in key entertainment complexes throughout the country.
  • IMAX and AMC Cinemas already have three locations in operation in Saudi Arabia, and the new deal will grow their partnership to a planned 18 screens in 12 cities across the country.
  • SCC will build on the success of the partnership and continue to provide world-class cinema-going experiences in Saudi Arabia.
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IMAX Corporation To Announce Third-Quarter 2022 Financial Results And Host Conference Call

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Monday, October 17, 2022

NEW YORK, Oct. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX) today announced it will hold a quarterly conference call to discuss its third-quarter 2022 financial results on Monday, October 31st, at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time.

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  • NEW YORK, Oct. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX) today announced it will hold a quarterly conference call to discuss its third-quarter 2022 financial results on Monday, October 31st, at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time.
  • To avoid delays, we encourage participants to dial into the conference call ten minutes ahead of the scheduled start time.
  • Shares of IMAX China Holding, Inc., a subsidiary of IMAX Corporation, trade on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange under the stock code "1970."
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IMAX and Wanda Expand Longstanding Partnership, Signing Nine-Theatre Agreement across Key Chinese Markets

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Monday, October 17, 2022

NEW YORK, Oct. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX) and Wanda Film, China's largest exhibitor, today announced a nine-theatre deal spanning key Chinese markets. Under the agreement, six new IMAX systems will be installed in newly built multiplexes across top Chinese markets. Additionally, Wanda will relocate and upgrade three of its existing IMAX systems to forthcoming new multiplexes.

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  • NEW YORK, Oct. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX) and Wanda Film, China's largest exhibitor, today announced a nine-theatre deal spanning key Chinese markets.
  • Under the agreement, six new IMAX systems will be installed in newly built multiplexes across top Chinese markets.
  • Additionally, Wanda will relocate and upgrade three of its existing IMAX systems to forthcoming new multiplexes.
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IMAX Acquires Streaming Technology Company SSIMWAVE Inc.

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Thursday, September 22, 2022

NEW YORK and MISSISSAUGA, ON, Sept. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX) today announced it has acquired SSIMWAVE Inc., a leader in AI-driven video quality solutions for media and entertainment companies. The move marks a significant expansion of IMAX's strategy to deliver the highest quality video images on any screen — to drive new, recurring revenue and grow its global leadership in entertainment technology.

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  • Through its patented, two-time Emmy(R) Award winning technology, Ontario-based SSIMWAVE enables streaming and broadcast providers to deliver the best possible image on any device for on-demand and live video.
  • "SSIMWAVE is doing revolutionary work at the intersection of human visual perception and image enhancement technology.
  • SSIMWAVE was also honored as a Best New Streaming Technology winner in the NAB Show Product of the Year Awards in both 2022 and 2021.
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IMAX NAMES MICHELE GOLDEN AS GLOBAL CHIEF PEOPLE OFFICER

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Tuesday, September 13, 2022

NEW YORK, Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX) today named longstanding human resources executive Michele Golden as its Global Chief People Officer, a role in which she'll oversee human resources, recruiting, talent management, and diversity, equity, & inclusion for the global entertainment technology company. Golden joins IMAX from WarnerMedia (now Warner Bros. Discovery), where she served most recently as its Chief Human Resources Officer for HBO Max, the culmination of a more than twenty-year career with the media and entertainment giant. Golden will report directly to IMAX CEO Rich Gelfond and Chief Legal Officer Rob Lister and be based in the Company's New York office.

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  • Former Chief Human Resources Officer for HBO Max to Lead Global Human Resources, Talent, and Recruiting
    NEW YORK, Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX) today named longstanding human resources executive Michele Golden as its Global Chief People Officer, a role in which she'll oversee human resources, recruiting, talent management, and diversity, equity, & inclusion for the global entertainment technology company.
  • Golden will report directly to IMAX CEO Rich Gelfond and Chief Legal Officer Rob Lister and be based in the Company's New York office.
  • Before being tapped to lead the Human Resources function at HBO Max, Golden served as Chief Human Resources Officer for AT&T's former adtech unit Xandr, leading its integration into WarnerMedia.
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IMAX Announces $200 Million Increase to Current Share-Repurchase Program

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Wednesday, September 7, 2022

NEW YORK, Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX) today announced an increase of $200 million in the Company's share-repurchase program, bringing the Company's total share repurchase authority to $400 million.

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  • NEW YORK, Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX) today announced an increase of $200 million in the Company's share-repurchase program, bringing the Company's total share repurchase authority to $400 million.
  • With this increase of $200 million, the Company is authorized to repurchase up to approximately $225.0 million worth of common shares, which includes approximately $25.0 million remaining from the initial authorization in 2017, through June 30, 2023.
  • IMAX has no obligation to repurchase shares, and the share-repurchase program may be suspended or discontinued by the Company at any time.
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