TORONTO, Sept. 23, 2024 /CNW/ - (TSX: CGX) – Cineplex, Canada's leading entertainment and media company, issued the following statement in response to the news released by the Competition Tribunal:

"Enhancing our guest experience is at the forefront of what we do and our commitment to Canadian consumers has always been about choice. The online booking fee is an optional, value-added service. It provides moviegoers with the confidence of knowing they have a ticket and an exact seat location before they arrive at a theatre. The fee is presented on our website and app in a clear and prominent manner.

We are shocked and disagree with the decision and will appeal to the Federal Court of Appeal including the $39 million administrative monetary penalty. To clarify, this ruling has no impact on the continuation of offering this value-added service to consumers. We believe our guests make informed purchase decisions and remain confident our online booking fee is presented in a way that fully complies with the spirit and letter of the law."

About Cineplex

Cineplex (TSX:CGX) is a top-tier Canadian brand that operates in the Film Entertainment and Content, Amusement and Leisure, and Media sectors. Cineplex offers a unique escape from the everyday to millions of guests through its circuit of 169 movie theatres and location-based entertainment venues. In addition to being Canada's largest and most innovative film exhibitor, the company operates Canada's favourite destination for 'Eats & Entertainment' (The Rec Room), complexes specially designed for teens and families (Playdium), and an entertainment concept that brings movies, amusement gaming, dining, and live performances together under one roof (Cineplex Junxion). It also operates successful businesses in digital commerce (CineplexStore.com), alternative programming (Cineplex Events), motion picture distribution (Cineplex Pictures), cinema media (Cineplex Media) and digital place-based media (Cineplex Digital Media). Providing even more value for its guests, Cineplex is a partner in Scene+, Canada's largest entertainment and lifestyle loyalty program.

Proudly recognized as having one of the country's Most Admired Corporate Cultures, Cineplex employs over 10,000 people in its offices and venues across Canada. To learn more, visit Cineplex.com.

SOURCE Cineplex