AMC Updates Its Commitment to Social Distancing by Introducing a New “50/50 Policy” at All Its Open U.S. Theatres
March 16 2020 - 7:45AM
Business Wire
As announced on Friday, AMC is limiting ticket
sales to a maximum of 50% of the normal seating capacity for each
and every showtime
Effective immediately, AMC will further limit
attendance to a maximum of 50 people for each and every
showtime
AMC will continue to comply with all
governmental requirements to shut theatres, restaurants or bars
where such limitations apply
AMC Theatres (NYSE:AMC, "AMC" or the
"Company"), the largest theatrical exhibition company in the United
States, announced today a new “50/50 Policy,” effective immediately
and continuing until April 30, 2020. In so doing, AMC reaffirms its
commitment to follow CDC recommendations on social distancing to
optimize the health and welfare of its theatre guests and employee
teams.
Therefore, in addition to capping ticket availability at 50% of
normal seating capacity, AMC will further limit attendance for each
and every showtime in all its open U.S. theatres to a maximum of 50
people. The CDC has recommended a limitation on gatherings to a
maximum of 50 people, but that is not a legal requirement for
businesses in most U.S. jurisdictions. AMC also is complying with
all governmental mandates to close certain theatres, restaurants or
bars as may be applicable.
AMC CEO and President Adam Aron, “The health of our guests and
employee teams comes first for AMC. Therefore, effective
immediately, at all our U.S. theaters that are open, we will limit
ticket sales per showtime in each of our theatre auditoriums to a
maximum of 50% of normal seating capacity AND a maximum of 50
people, whichever is less. With this action AMC continues its
commitment to adhere to recommendations of the CDC on social
distancing, which is an extremely important concept in these
unprecedented times.”
About AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc.
AMC is the largest movie exhibition company in the United
States, the largest in Europe and the largest throughout the world
with approximately 1,000 theatres and 11,000 screens across the
globe. AMC has propelled innovation in the exhibition industry by:
deploying its Signature power-recliner seats; delivering enhanced
food and beverage choices; generating greater guest engagement
through its loyalty and subscription programs, web site and mobile
apps; offering premium large format experiences and playing a wide
variety of content including the latest Hollywood releases and
independent programming. AMC operates among the most productive
theatres in the United States' top markets, having the #1 or #2
market share positions in 21 of the 25 largest metropolitan areas
of the United States. AMC is also #1 or #2 in market share in 12 of
the 15 countries it serves in North America, Europe and the Middle
East. For more information, visit www.amctheatres.com.
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