GE Strengthens Commitment to Exhibition Industry with $30 Million to Consolidated Theatres

The financing will primarily be used by Consolidated Theatres toexecute its growth plan, which includes the opening of newstadium-seating megaplex theaters.

"GE has been a long-time lending leader in the movie andexhibition space, having committed more than $325 million to thesector since the late 1990s" said Richard Varalla, SVP, GE. "We areenthusiastic about Consolidated's growth potential and are verypleased to play in role in the company's future."

"We are grateful to GE for their commitment to Consolidated andthe exhibition industry as a whole," said Herman Stone, CEO,Consolidated Theatres. "We strive to be at the forefront of enhancingthe movie-going experience and with the support that GE makes tobuilding long-term relationships, we're better positioned to reachthese goals today and in the future."

"GE has a demonstrated track record of success in the exhibitionsector and we are pleased to have such a prominent brand playing asignificant role in this transaction," said C.J. Brucato, Principal,ABRY Partners. "We sought GE's involvement recognizing theircommitment to the movie business and their knowledge of the sector."

The deal closed on June 5, 2006.

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