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Imax Gets No Acquisition Offers Despite 80% Stock Surge

8/28/2026

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Imax Corp. has received no acquisition offers despite its record stock and box-office gains.
Imax’s market cap is about $3 billion and its stock rose 80% this year.
Analysts say any buyer must preserve Imax’s studio-agnostic stance, worrying major studios.
Imax expects to add 160–175 new systems in 2026 and holds contracts for hundreds more.

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Imax Corp. has received no acquisition offers despite its record stock and box-office gains.
Imax’s market cap is about $3 billion and its stock rose 80% this year.
Analysts say any buyer must preserve Imax’s studio-agnostic stance, worrying major studios.
Imax expects to add 160–175 new systems in 2026 and holds contracts for hundreds more.