Showcase Cinemas
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Showcase Cinemas - overview
Established
1936
Location
Norwood, MA, US
Primary Industry
Travel & Leisure
About
Founded in 1936 and based in Massachusetts, US, Harbor Lights Entertainment, Inc. , dba Showcase Cinemas, fka National Amusements, Inc. operates movie screens and engages in the motion picture exhibition industry. The company also operates restaurants, and bars, and offers online ticketing services.
In May 2023, BDT & MSD Partners invested USD 125 million in National Amusements, Inc. Showcase Cinemas offers a full range of moviegoing services, including first‑run films, upcoming releases, and special Event Cinema screenings. Guests can access premium formats such as IMAX®, MX4D, XPLUS, and Laser by Barco for enhanced viewing. The chain provides dining options, mobile ticketing, open‑caption and assistive moviegoing services, plus an Alexa Showtimes Skill and mobile app for convenience.
Showcase also runs loyalty programs like Starpass and kids’ Popcorn Club, along with Showcase Subscribe for subscription‑based movie access. Additional services include group sales, corporate rentals, movie parties, school trips, and promotional programs such as the Metropolitan Opera Series.
Current Investors
BDT & MSD Partners
Primary Industry
Travel & Leisure
Sub Industries
Recreational & Entertainment Facilities, Restaurants & Nightlife
Website
www.showcasecinemas.com/
Verticals
E-commerce
Company Stage
Mature - Growth Capital
Total Amount Raised
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Showcase Cinemas - deals
| Deals Type | Deal Status | Target (s) | Deal Date | Investor(s) | Seller(s) | Deal size (Mn) | Enterprise value (Mn) | Post-money valuation (Mn) | EBITDA multiple (x) | Revenue multiple (x) | Lead partner (s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Growth | Completed | Showcase Cinemas | - | ||||||||
| N/A | Completed | Showcase Cinemas North | - | ||||||||
| N/A | Completed | 565 Squire Road | - | ||||||||
| Buyout | Completed | OOO Rising Star Media | - |
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