Amazon weighs acquiring Leawood-based AMC Entertainment, report says

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Amazon weighs acquiring Leawood-based AMC Entertainment, report says

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If AMC gets bought out, I'm betting the headquarters gets moved to Los Angeles.

Amazon weighs acquiring Leawood-based AMC Entertainment, report says
Leawood-based AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc. may be an acquisition target for Amazon.

The Intersect broke the news that Amazon.com Inc. (Nasdaq: AMZN) is considering pitching a deal that would give the e-commerce giant a platform for promoting Amazon Prime movies with award potential and access to AMC’s (NYSE: AMC) valuable data on moviegoers. The publication, which cited inside sources, also said AMC locations could be used for distribution hubs and to cross-sell Amazon’s other services, such as grocery delivery.
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This isn't new news. Amazon has been eyeing AMC for years. More than likely nothing will happen until a bankruptcy
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Cratedigger wrote: Thu Mar 30, 2023 8:33 am This isn't new news. Amazon has been eyeing AMC for years. More than likely nothing will happen until a bankruptcy
Given after the meme stock craze it’s seeming like AMC might actually turn things around, at least once they have a positive quarter.
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Anthony_Hugo98 wrote: Thu Mar 30, 2023 10:15 am
Cratedigger wrote: Thu Mar 30, 2023 8:33 am This isn't new news. Amazon has been eyeing AMC for years. More than likely nothing will happen until a bankruptcy
Given after the meme stock craze it’s seeming like AMC might actually turn things around, at least once they have a positive quarter.
I hope so - they're locked into some really bad rent deals
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