Core Insights - Reading International, Inc. reported a total revenue of $52.2 million for Q3 2025, a decrease of 13% from $60.1 million in Q3 2024, primarily due to a less appealing movie slate and currency exchange rate impacts [6][10][4] - The company achieved a positive EBITDA of $3.6 million, marking a 26% improvement compared to $2.8 million in Q3 2024, and representing the fifth consecutive quarter of positive EBITDA [6][30] - The net loss attributable to Reading improved by 41% to $4.2 million in Q3 2025 from $7.0 million in Q3 2024, indicating better overall segment results and reduced interest expenses [6][5] Financial Performance - Total revenues for the first nine months of 2025 were $152.7 million, a slight increase of 1% compared to $152.0 million for the same period in 2024 [6] - The operating loss for the first nine months of 2025 was $4.3 million, an improvement of 72% from a loss of $15.6 million in the same period in 2024 [6] - Basic loss per share improved by 65% to $0.51 for the first nine months of 2025 compared to $1.48 for the same period in 2024 [6] Cinema Business - Cinema revenue for Q3 2025 was $48.6 million, down 14% from $56.4 million in Q3 2024, attributed to a less appealing movie slate and operational challenges [10][6] - The average ticket price in both Australia and New Zealand reached their highest third quarter ever, while the U.S. cinema division achieved its second highest third quarter average ticket price [10][6] - The cinema operating income decreased by 21% to $1.8 million from $2.2 million in Q3 2024, reflecting the overall challenges faced in the cinema business [10][6] Real Estate Business - Real estate revenue for Q3 2025 was $3.6 million, a slight decrease from $3.7 million in Q3 2024, while operating income remained relatively flat at $1.4 million [10][6] - The U.S. real estate revenues increased by 35% to $2.0 million due to improved performance from Live Theatre assets in NYC [10][6] - The company executed five third-party lease transactions during Q3 2025, maintaining a portfolio occupancy rate of 98% across its Australian and New Zealand properties [11][10] Debt and Liquidity - As of September 30, 2025, the company reduced its total gross debt by 14.8% to $172.6 million, primarily funded by the sale of two major property assets [19][12] - Cash and cash equivalents stood at $8.1 million, down from $12.3 million at the end of 2024 [19][12] - The company extended the maturity of several loans, including those related to its Live Theatre assets and bank loans, to improve liquidity [19][12]