AMC Theatres to Acquire and Reopen Evanston 12 from GW Properties
February 15, 2022
AMC Theatres has reached a lease agreement with Chicago-based GW Properties to acquire and open AMC Evanston 12 in the Chicago area. The theatre, formerly operated by Cinemark and expected to reopen later in 2022, will be renovated for AMC and will close certain screens and restaurant space that are being converted by GW Properties for non-theatre use.
- Buyers
- AMC Theatres
- Targets
- AMC Evanston 12 (formerly Evanston 12 / formerly operated by Cinemark)
- Sellers
- GW Properties
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- Illinois, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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