On the financials front, operating profit margins of SPI Cinemas are expected to be in the 21-23 per cent range in FY19, which is much higher than PVR's 18 per cent
The shares were offloaded at an average price of Rs 1,332.15, valuing the transaction at Rs 755.3 million
The company had posted a net profit of Rs 29.13 crore during the same period previous fiscal
Multiplex chain PVR on Friday launched 10screens in Pune taking its footprint in the city to 35 screens. It launched thescreens across two new properties - the sub-brand PVR ICON and PVR Cinemas. Theselaunches see PVR reach a screen count of 160 screens across 38 properties inMaharashtra. PVR ICON is the most opulent format by themultiple chain equipped with 4K projection system and next-generation 3Denabled screens with ultra HD picture quality and Dolby ATMOS surround-soundsystem in its auditoriums. It also focuses on delivering a rich cinemaexperience through its ambience, which includes sprawling lobby spaces,chandeliers, classic wall art, new leather recliners and extra leg room. Sanjeev Kumar Bijli, Joint ManagingDirector, PVR, said, "Our commitment towards the Pune market can be seenthrough our continuous endeavor to bring new and unique formats to the city.With the increasing demand of premium cinema experience in Western India, weare sincerely working towards expanding our .
Its five-screen deal with IMAX amounts to an investment of Rs 55 cr
The company also expects to maintain double-digit growth in its media sales, which now stands at 12% of turnover
PVR became the first multiplex chain in India to deliver 100 crores of gross box office collection
Consolidated net profit reported at Rs 30.15 crore
PVR currently operates about 570 screens across 46 cities and the figure is expected to touch 600 by March 2017
Warburg bought stake from affiliates of PE firm Multiples Alternate Asset Mgmt and PVR's founders
Multiplexes and cable firms will see less fallout from note ban, hence expected to do better
PVR operates a cinema circuit comprising 562 screens in 122 properties in 48 cities pan India
Move is part of PVR's attempt to promote digital transactions, is also fuelled by demonetisation
The move comes a couple of days after the ban on Rs 500 and Rs 1000 notes as mandated by the government
This will result in borrowed money exceeding the aggregate of company's paid up share capital and free reserves
PVR is currently the biggest multiplex chain in the country, with 553 screens across 131 properties in 48 cities across the country
PVR rallied 8% to Rs 1,280 after the media report suggests that China's Dalian Wanda Group eyes controlling stake.
Expands its presence in Mumbai Metropolitan Region with this launch, first multiplex in the region
However, the revenue increased 17% to Rs 570 cr
Company, however, did not specify on what it intends to do with the money