Cineline India Limited has informed the Exchange regarding a press release dated May 12, 2025, titled "Q4 & FY25 BUSINESS & FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE".
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Cineline India, the fourth-largest film exhibition player in India, reported FY25 total revenue of INR 212.9 crores, up 8% year-on-year, though FY25 EBITDA fell 12% to INR 42.2 crores. Q4 FY25 was strong, with revenue up 44% to INR 56.2 crores and EBITDA up 55% to INR 9.7 crores, driven by hits like 'Chhaava'. The company monetized its hotel asset for INR 270 crores, using INR 228 crores to become completely debt-free, saving ~INR 22 crores annually in interest costs. Management outlined a capital-light, revenue-share growth model, plans to add 25+ new screens in FY26, and targets maintaining INR 80–100 crores in cash reserves. An additional 88 screens are already tied up in the pipeline.
The hotel sale has transformed the balance sheet to debt-free status, freeing up cash for core cinema expansion, which is positive for shareholders. While FY25 full-year EBITDA dipped, the strong Q4 rebound, debt-free position, and clear screen-addition pipeline (88 tied up) signal a growth-oriented outlook, likely to be viewed positively by the market.