EDGAR 10-K Filing

Company CIK: 2052959
Filing Year: 2025
Filename: 2052959_10-K_2025_0002052959-25-000010.json

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ITEM 1. BUSINESS
ITEM 1. BUSINESS.
Overview
Lionsgate (NYSE: LION) is one of the world’s leading standalone, pure play, publicly-traded content companies. It brings together diversified motion picture and television production and distribution businesses, a world-class portfolio of valuable brands and franchises, a talent management and production powerhouse and a more than 20,000-title film and television library, all driven by Lionsgate’s bold and entrepreneurial culture.
We manage and report our operating results through two reportable business segments: Motion Picture and Television Production. Financial information for our segments is set forth in Item 7, Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, in this Annual Report.
Starz Separation
Prior to the Starz Separation (as defined and further discussed below), Lionsgate Studios Corp. (NASDAQ: LION) (“Legacy Lionsgate Studios”) was a subsidiary of Lions Gate Entertainment Corp (NYSE: LGF.A, LGF.B) (“Old Lionsgate” or “Parent”) which encompasses the motion picture and television studio operations (collectively referred to as the “Studio Business”) of Old Lionsgate.
On May 6, 2025, Old Lionsgate, through a series of transactions contemplated by a certain arrangement agreement, dated as of January 29, 2025, as amended by an amending agreement, dated as of March 12, 2025 (collectively, the “Arrangement Agreement”) completed the separation of the businesses of Legacy Lionsgate Studios from its STARZ-branded premium subscription platform business (the “Starz Separation”). As a result of the Arrangement Agreement, the pre-transaction shareholders of Old Lionsgate own shares in two separately traded public companies: (1) New Lionsgate, which was renamed “Lionsgate Studios Corp.” (NYSE: LION) (and herein after referred to as the “Company,” “Lionsgate,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) and holds, directly and through subsidiaries, the Studio Business previously held by Old Lionsgate, and is owned by Old Lionsgate shareholders and Legacy Lionsgate Studios shareholders, and (2) Old Lionsgate, which was renamed “Starz Entertainment Corp.” (“Starz”) and holds, directly and through subsidiaries, the Starz Business that was previously held by Old Lionsgate (see Note 22 to the consolidated financial statements).
Notwithstanding the legal form of the Starz Separation, for accounting and financial reporting purposes, in accordance with U.S. GAAP, due to the relative significance of the Studio Business as compared to the Starz Business and the continued involvement of Old Lionsgate’s senior management with Lionsgate following the completion of the Starz Separation, Lionsgate (which holds the Studio Business) is considered the accounting spinnor or divesting entity and Starz (which holds the Starz Business) is considered the accounting spinnee or divested entity. As a result, Old Lionsgate will be the accounting predecessor to Lionsgate and the Starz Business will be accounted for as discontinued operations in the financial statements of Lionsgate following the completion of the Starz Separation, beginning with the first quarter ended June 30, 2025. For periods following the Starz Separation, Lionsgate will reflect the historical financial position and results of operations of Old Lionsgate and as such, Old Lionsgate’s consolidated financial statements as of March 31, 2025 and 2024 and for each of the three years in the period ended March 31, 2025 as well as year-to-year comparisons between fiscal 2025 and fiscal 2024 are included as exhibit 99.1 to this Annual Report.
Studio Business
Motion Picture: Our Motion Picture segment includes revenues derived from the following:
•Theatrical. The domestic theatrical release of motion pictures licensed to theatrical exhibitors on a picture-by-picture basis (distributed by us directly in the U.S. and through a sub-distributor in Canada). The revenues from Canada are reported net of distribution fees and release expenses of the Canadian sub-distributor. The financial terms that we negotiate with our theatrical exhibitors in the U.S. generally provide that we receive a percentage of the box office results. Theatrical revenues also include revenues from licenses to direct-to-platform customers where the initial license of a motion picture is to a direct-to-platform customer.
•Home Entertainment. The sale or rental of our film productions and acquired or licensed films and certain television programs (including theatrical and direct-to-video releases) on packaged media and through digital media platforms (including pay-per-view and video-on-demand platforms, electronic sell through, and digital rental). In addition, we have revenue sharing arrangements with certain digital media platforms which generally provide that, in exchange for a nominal or no upfront sales price, we share in the rental or sales revenues generated by the platform on a title-by-title basis.
•Television. The licensing of our theatrical productions and acquired films to the linear pay, basic cable and free television markets. In addition, when a license in our traditional pay television window is made to a subscription video-on-demand or other digital platform, the revenues are included here.
•International. The (i) licensing of our productions, acquired films, our catalog product and libraries of acquired titles to international distributors, on a territory-by-territory basis, and (ii) the direct distribution of our productions, acquired films, and our catalog product and libraries of acquired titles in the United Kingdom.
•Other. Among others, the licensing of our film and television and related content (e.g., games, music, location-based entertainment royalties, etc.) to other ancillary markets.
Television Production: Our Television Production segment includes revenues derived from the following:
•Television. The licensing to domestic markets (linear pay, basic cable, free television and syndication) of scripted and unscripted series, television movies, mini-series and non-fiction programming. Television revenues also include revenue from licenses to subscription video-on-demand platforms in which the initial license of a television series is to a subscription video-on-demand platform. Television revenues include fixed fee arrangements as well as arrangements in which we earn advertising revenue from the exploitation of certain content on television networks.
•International. The licensing and syndication to international markets of scripted and unscripted series, television movies, mini-series and non-fiction programming.
•Home Entertainment. The sale or rental of television production movies or series on packaged media and through digital media platforms.
•Other. Among others, the licensing of our television programs to other ancillary markets, the sales and licensing of music from the television broadcasts of our productions, and from commissions and executive producer fees earned related to talent management.
Segment Revenue
For the year ended March 31, 2025, contributions to the Company’s consolidated revenues from its reportable segments included Motion Picture, 49.7% and Television Production, 50.3%.
•Within the Motion Picture segment, revenues were generated from the following:
•Theatrical, 9.7%
•Home Entertainment, 41.4%;
•Television, 21.8%;
•International, 25.3%; and
•Other, 1.8%.
•Within the Television Production segment, revenues were generated from the following:
•Television, 66.6%;
•International, 15.5%;
•Home Entertainment, 11.7%; and
•Other, 6.2%.
Corporate Strategy
We manage a large and diversified portfolio of film and television content that we license to theatrical exhibitors, streaming, broadcast, pay cable and other platform partners worldwide, maintaining a disciplined, targeted and cost-effective approach to the acquisition, production, marketing and distribution of that content. We believe that this strategic focus makes us a preferred supplier to third-party buyers. The extension of our deep portfolio of brands and franchises, creation of new intellectual properties and rigorous focus on retaining key rights to our content is designed to create incremental long-term value for our shareholders through a combination of current releases and one of the most valuable film and television libraries in the world.
Motion Picture - Theatrical
Production and Acquisition
We take a disciplined approach to theatrical production, with the goal of producing content that can be distributed through various domestic and international platforms. In doing so, we may mitigate the financial risk associated with production by, among others matters:
•Negotiating co-financing development and co-production agreements which may provide for cost-sharing with one or more third-parties;
•Pre-licensing international distribution rights on a selective basis, including through international output agreements (which license rights to distribute a film in one or more media generally for a limited term, and in one or more specific territories prior to completion of the film);
•Structuring agreements that provide for talent participation in the financial success of the film in exchange for reduced guaranteed “up-front payments” that would be paid regardless of the film's success; and
•Utilizing governmental incentives, programs and other structures from state and foreign countries (e.g., sales tax refunds, transferable tax credits, refundable tax credits, low interest loans, direct subsidies or cash rebates, calculated based on the amount of money spent in the particular jurisdiction in connection with the production).
Our approach to acquiring films complements our theatrical production strategy - we typically seek to limit our financial exposure while adding films with high potential for commercial box office success, critical recognition and successful monetization across a broad array of platforms.
Distribution
The economic life of a motion picture may consist of its exploitation in theaters, on packaged media and on various digital and television platforms in territories around the world. We generally distribute motion pictures directly to movie theaters in the U.S. whereby the exhibitor retains a portion of the gross box office receipts and the balance is remitted to the distributor. Concurrent with their release in the U.S., films are generally released in Canada and may also be released in one or more other foreign countries. We construct release schedules taking into account moviegoer attendance patterns and competition from other studios' scheduled theatrical releases. After initial theatrical release, distributors seek to maximize revenues by releasing films in sequential release date windows, which may be exclusive against other non-theatrical distribution platforms. In certain circumstances, our distribution strategy has and may continue to change, and certain films intended for theatrical release may be licensed to other platforms.
Producing, marketing and distributing films can involve significant risks and costs, and can cause our financial results to vary depending on the timing of a film’s release. For instance, marketing costs are generally incurred before and throughout the theatrical release of a film and, to a lesser extent, other distribution windows, and are expensed as incurred. Therefore, we typically incur losses with respect to a particular film prior to and during the film’s theatrical exhibition, and profitability for the film may not be realized until after its theatrical release window. Further, we may revise the release date of a film as the production schedule changes or in such a manner as we believe is likely to maximize revenues for other business reasons. Additionally, there can be no assurance that any of the films scheduled for release will be completed and/or in accordance with the anticipated schedule or budget, or that the film will ever be released.
Theatrical Releases
For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025 we released twenty-seven (27) films theatrically in the U.S. across our labels (including our partnership with Roadside Attractions, of which Lionsgate owns a 43% equity interest). Such titles and their release patterns included the following:
Fiscal 2025
Theatrical Releases - Lionsgate*
Title Theatrical Release Date Release Pattern
The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare April 15, 2024 Theatrical and Premium Video-on-Demand
Unsung Hero April 26, 2024 Theatrical and Accelerated Home Entertainment
The Strangers: Chapter 1 May 17, 2024 Theatrical and Premium Video-on-Demand
Borderlands August 9, 2024 Theatrical and Premium Video-on-Demand
The Crow August 23, 2024 Theatrical and Premium Video-on-Demand
1992 August 30, 2024 Theatrical and Premium Video-on-Demand
The Killer’s Game September 13, 2024 Theatrical and Premium Video-on-Demand
Never Let Go September 20, 2024 Theatrical and Premium Video-on-Demand
Megalopolis September 27, 2024 Theatrical and Premium Video-on-Demand
White Bird October 4, 2024 Theatrical and Premium Video-on-Demand
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever November 8, 2024 Theatrical and Premium Video-on-Demand
Den Of Thieves 2: Pantera January 10, 2025 Theatrical and Premium Video-on-Demand
Flight Risk January 24, 2025 Theatrical and Premium Video-on-Demand
The Unbreakable Boy February 21, 2025 Theatrical and Accelerated Home Entertainment
* Does not include releases of 29 day-and-date and multi-platform titles for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025.
Fiscal 2025
Theatrical Releases - Roadside Attractions
Title Theatrical Release Date Release Pattern
The Absence of Eden April 12, 2024 Theatrical and Accelerated Home Entertainment
Boy Kills World April 26, 2024 Theatrical and Premium Video-on-Demand
Summer Camp May 31, 2024 Theatrical and Accelerated Home Entertainment
Firebrand June 14, 2024 Theatrical and Accelerated Home Entertainment
Kill July 5, 2024 Theatrical and Premium Video-on-Demand
My Penguin Friend August 16, 2024 Theatrical and Accelerated Home Entertainment
City of Dreams August 30, 2024 Theatrical and Accelerated Home Entertainment
Lee September 27, 2024 Theatrical and Premium Video-on-Demand
Exhibiting Forgiveness October 12, 2024 Theatrical and Accelerated Home Entertainment
Small Things Like These November 8, 2024 Theatrical and Premium Video-on-Demand
The Last Showgirl December 13, 2024 Theatrical and Accelerated Home Entertainment
Riff Raff February 28, 2025 Theatrical and Premium Video-on-Demand
Bob Trevino Likes It March 21, 2025 Theatrical and Accelerated Home Entertainment
We continue to evaluate release strategies of our films by releasing solely and/or earlier on streaming platforms, initially releasing on premium video-on-demand, premium electronic sell-through, or by licensing directly to streaming platforms. In doing so, we capitalize on increased optionality in distribution and maintain a platform agnostic approach to distribution to take full advantage of new windowing opportunities and alternative distribution strategies (while also continuing to work closely with our theatrical exhibition partners).
Nominations and Awards
Lionsgate and affiliated companies (including its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Artisan Pictures, eOne Entertainment, Mandate Pictures and Summit Entertainment, as well as Roadside Attractions) have distributed films that have earned numerous Academy Award®, Golden Globe Awards®, Producers Guild Awards®, Screen Actors Guild Awards®, Directors Guild Awards®, BAFTA Awards and Independent Spirit Awards nominations and wins.
Motion Picture - Home Entertainment
Our U.S. home entertainment distribution operation exploits our film and television content library of more than 20,000 motion picture titles and television episodes and programs, consisting of titles from, among others, Lionsgate, our subsidiaries, affiliates and joint ventures (such as Anchor Bay Entertainment, Artisan Entertainment, eOne, Grindstone Entertainment Group, Roadside Attractions, Summit Entertainment, Trimark and Vestron), as well as titles from third parties such as A24, AMC, Entertainment Studios, EuropaCorp, Showbiz Direct, Angel Studios, Gravitas, Saban Entertainment, StudioCanal, STARZ, STX Entertainment, Tyler Perry Studios, Visiona Romantica and Zoetrope. Home entertainment revenue consists of packaged media and digital revenue.
Packaged Media
Packaged media distribution involves the marketing, promotion and/or sale of DVDs/Blu-ray/4K Ultra HD discs to wholesalers and retailers in the U.S. and Canada. Fulfillment of physical distribution services are substantially licensed to Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. We distribute or sell content directly to retailers such as Amazon, who buy large volumes of our packaged media to sell directly to consumers, as well as exclusive content through our direct-to-consumer site, Lionsgate Limited.
Digital Media
We consider alternative distribution strategies for our films and release several titles solely and/or in an accelerated post-theatrical window on various digital platforms (including multi-platform distribution). We directly distribute this and other content (including certain titles not distributed theatrically or on physical media) across a wide range of global distribution platforms and networks on an on-demand basis (whereby the viewer controls the timing of playback) through dozens of transactional (transactional video-on-demand and electronic-sell-through), subscription, ad-supported and free video-on-demand platforms. We also directly distribute content on a linear distribution basis (i.e., whereby the programmer controls the timing of playback) through various linear pay, basic cable, and free, over-the-air television platforms worldwide.
Transactional video-on demand services to which Lionsgate licenses its content include, among others, Amazon’s Prime Video, Apple TV, Comcast Xfinity, Fandango at Home, Google TV, Microsoft Movies & TV and YouTube; subscription video-on demand services to which we license our content include, among others, Amazon’s Prime Video, Hulu, Max, Netflix, Peacock and Paramount+; ad-supported video-on-demand services to which we license our content include, among others, Pluto, The Roku Channel, Samsung, Tubi TV and YouTube; and linear networks to which we distribute our content include, among others, pay television networks such as MGM+, HBO, Showtime and STARZ, and basic cable network groups such as AMC Networks, Disney Media & Entertainment Distribution Networks, NBCUniversal’s SpinCo, Paramount Global Domestic Media Networks and Warner Media Entertainment Networks, as well as Bounce, Telemundo and UniMás.
Additionally, we own and operate a suite of 16 multi-content and single series free, ad-supported streaming linear channels (also known as FAST channels) carried by various platforms including, among others, Tubi TV, Samsung, The Roku Channel and Pluto.
Motion Picture - Television
We license our theatrical productions and acquired films to the domestic linear pay, basic cable and free television markets. For additional information regarding such distribution, see Motion Picture-Home Entertainment - Digital Media above.
Motion Picture - International
Our international sales operations are headquartered at our offices in London, England. The primary components of our international business are, on a territory-by-territory basis through third parties or directly through our international divisions:
•The licensing of rights in all media of our in-house feature film product and third-party acquisitions on an output basis;
•The licensing of rights in all media of our in-house product and third-party acquisitions on a sales basis for non-output territories;
•The licensing of third-party feature films on an agency basis; and
•Direct distribution of theatrical and/or ancillary rights licensing.
We license rights in all media on a territory-by-territory basis (other than the territories where we self-distribute) of (i) our in-house feature film product, and (ii) films produced by third parties such as Ace Entertainment, Buzzfeed, Fifth Season, Asbury Park Pictures and Endurance Media.
Films licensed and/or released by us internationally in fiscal 2025, included such in-house productions as The Long Walk, Good Fortune, Highlander, Now You See Me 3, Michael, Never Let Go (f/k/a Motherland), Borderlands, Day Drinker and Housemaid, as well as films produced by third parties such as Hurry Up Tomorrow, Above The Below, The Killer’s Game, Flight Risk, Anniversary, Unsung Hero, The Strangers Trilogy, Arthur The King, Dust Bunny, F Marry Kill and Freaky Tales. Third-party films for which we were engaged as exclusive sales agent and/or released by us internationally in fiscal 2025 included Bone Yard, Rich Flu, Orphan 3 and The Fabulous Four.
Through territory-by-territory sales arrangements, we generally cover a substantial portion of the production budget or acquisition cost of new theatrical releases which we license and distribute internationally. We also have an output arrangement in France (for all rights for all media, including home entertainment and television rights), and distribute theatrical titles in Latin America through International Distribution Company, as well as theatrical rights in Canada through Cineplex.
We also self-distribute motion pictures in the United Kingdom and Ireland through our subsidiary, Lions Gate International (UK) Limited (“Lionsgate UK”). For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025, Lionsgate UK released the following theatrical titles:
Fiscal 2025
Lionsgate UK
Title Release Date
Love Lies Bleeding May 3, 2024
The Strangers: Chapter 1 May 17, 2024
Kill July 5, 2024
Borderlands August 9, 2024
The Critic September 13, 2024
Never Let Go September 27, 2024
Small Things Like These November 1, 2024
Saw (20th Anniversary) November 1, 2024
Flight Risk January 24, 2025
The Seed of the Sacred Fig February 7, 2025
Other
Global Products and Experiences
Our Global Products and Experiences division drives incremental revenue and builds consumer engagement across our entire portfolio of properties via live shows and experiences, location-based entertainment destinations, games, physical and digital merchandise, and select strategic partnerships and investments.
Within the division, our Global Live Entertainment business focuses on licensing, developing, and producing live stage shows, concerts, and live immersive experiences and events based on our theatrical and television content. We have announced multiple live entertainment projects, including Dirty Dancing, Wonder and La La Land for Broadway, The Hunger Games for London, as well as a live dance show inspired by our Step-Up film franchise. Live to film concerts currently touring globally include Dirty Dancing, La La Land and Twilight.
Our Interactive Entertainment business focuses on growing a slate that includes games across PC/console, mobile, virtual reality and more, both through stand-alone games based solely on our content and the integration of our properties with marquee games such as Call of Duty, Dead By Daylight, Fortnite and Roblox. Stand-alone game titles include Blair Witch, Power Rangers: Battle for the Grid, Power Rangers: Legacy Wars and RetroRealms: Ash vs Evil Dead. A John Wick AAA video game is currently in development.
Our Location Based Entertainment business licenses and produces our Lionsgate, theatrical, and television brands for theme parks, destinations, and stand-alone attractions and experiences. Attractions based on The Hunger Games, John Wick, Now You See Me, SAW and other intellectual property can be found at theme parks and destinations in China, the United States, United Kingdom, and the Middle East. The John Wick Experience in Las Vegas, which opened in March 2025, is our newest standalone attraction. We have also partnered with Six Flags to open SAW themed haunted houses across multiple Six Flags theme parks during the Halloween season.
Our Consumer Products business licenses and develops products around our leading film and television properties, including John Wick, The Hunger Games, Twilight, Dirty Dancing and SAW. Our merchandise is available in the Lionsgate Shop, our official e-commerce shop, and at many well-known retail outlets such as Hot Topic, Walmart and Target. We are developing new offerings across a broad range of categories with best-in-class licensees, including LEGO, American Classics, Ripple Junction, Goodie Two-Sleeves, Hot Toys, Funko, ColourPop and more.
Music
We manage music for our theatrical and television slates, including overseeing songs, scores and soundtracks for all of our theatrical productions, co-productions and acquisitions, as well as music staffing, scores and soundtracks for all of our television productions. Music revenues are derived from the sales and licensing of music from our films, television, and other productions, and the theatrical exhibition of our films and the broadcast and webcast of our productions.
Ancillary Revenues
Ancillary revenues are derived from the licensing of films and television content at non-theatrical venues including educational and institutional facilities, U.S. military bases, oil rigs, hospitals, hotels, prisons, and on all forms of common carrier transportation, including airlines and ships.
Television Production
Our television business consists of the development, production, syndication and distribution of television programming. We principally generate revenue from the licensing and distribution of such programming to broadcast television networks, pay and basic cable networks, digital platforms and syndicators of first-run programming, which license programs on a station-by-station basis and pay in cash or via barter (i.e., trade of programming for airtime). Each of these platforms may acquire a mix of original and library programming.
After initial exhibition, we distribute programming to subsequent buyers, both domestically and internationally, including basic cable network, premium subscription services or digital platforms (known as “off-network syndicated programming”). Off-network syndicated programming can be sold in successive cycles of sales which may occur on an exclusive or non-exclusive basis. In addition, television programming is sold on home entertainment (packaged media and via digital delivery) and across all other applicable ancillary revenue streams including music publishing, touring and integration.
Similar to our film production practices, we leverage tax credits, subsidies, and other incentive programs to optimize our returns and maintain financially prudent production models for television content.
Lionsgate Television
We currently produce, syndicate and distribute more than 75 television shows on more than 40 networks.
For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025, scripted and unscripted programming produced, co-produced or distributed by us and our affiliated entities, as well as programming syndicated by our wholly-owned subsidiary, Debmar-Mercury, included the following:
Fiscal 2025
Scripted - Lionsgate
Title
Network
Acapulco Apple
Black Mafia Family Starz
Ghosts CBS
Mythic Quest Apple
Power Book III: Raising Kanan Starz
Power Book IV: Force Starz
Fiscal 2025
Scripted - eOne
Title Network
A Gentleman in Moscow Paramount+
Mistletoe Murders Hallmark / Corus
Ripple Hallmark
The Rookie ABC
Yellowjackets Showtime
Fiscal 2025
Unscripted - Lionsgate Alternative Television*
Title
Network
Adam Richman Eats The Premier League Discovery
American Rebel History
Braver BYUTV
Buried In The Backyard Oxygen
Caresha Please: A Day In Miami BET
Christmas on the Farm Channel 5
Cruising With Susan Calman Channel 5
Face the Firm Amazon
Fletcher's Family Farm ITV
Fletcher's Family Farm at Christmas ITV
Harpooners Discovery
Married to The Game AmazonUK
Milf Manor TLC
My Big Fat Fab Life TLC
Naked and Afraid Discovery
Naked and Afraid Last One Standing Discovery
Naked and Afraid XL Discovery
Power Slap: Road to the Title Rumble
Scamanda ABC / Hulu
Selling Sunset Netflix
Springtime on the Farm Channel 5
The Barnes Bunch WETV
The Greens at Christmas Channel 5
The Impact: Atlanta BET+
The Saint Fox Nation
The Ultimate Fighter ESPN+
The Yorkshire Vet Channel 5
Trivial Pursuit CW
The Yorkshire Vet: Christmas Donkey Special Channel 5
The Yorkshire Vet: Great and Small Channel 5
Very Scary People Investigative Discovery
Very Scary People Podcast N/A
Zombie House Flipping A&E
Fiscal 2025
Syndication - Debmar-Mercury
Title
Family Feud
People Puzzler
Sherri Shepherd
The Conners
* Lionsgate Alternative Television includes programming produced by our wholly-owned subsidiaries, Pilgrim Media Group and eOne’s U.S. and U.K. non-scripted group, Blackfin, Renegade and Daisybeck Studios.
Television Production - International
We license, sell and distribute original Lionsgate television series (including Lionsgate UK television programming), third party television programming and format acquisitions to international markets via packaged media and various digital platforms. For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025, Lionsgate UK television programming that was acquired, began production, was produced or was broadcast, included the following:
Fiscal 2025
Television - Lionsgate UK
Title Network Partner(s)
Son of A Critch 4 CBC & CW Project 10
Borderline ZDF & Roku Further South Productions and ShinAwil
Queenie Channel 4 Further South Productions Limited
The German DBS Satellite Services (YES) Gil Formats Ltd
Amandaland BBC Merman Television Limited
Television Production - Home Entertainment
For information regarding television production home entertainment revenue, see Motion Picture -Home Entertainment above.
Other
Other revenues are derived from, among others, the licensing of our television programs to other ancillary distributors, the sales and licensing of music from the television broadcasts of our productions, and from our interest in 3 Arts Entertainment, a talent management company. 3 Arts Entertainment is one of the world's leading talent management and production companies, representing an A-list client roster of directors, writers, showrunners and actors, producing long-running hit series (The Office, Parks & Recreation, Brooklyn Nine-Nine) and partnering with Lionsgate on a slate of premium scripted series. 3 Arts Entertainment receives commission revenue from talent representation and are producers on a number of television shows and films where they receive an executive producer fee and back-end participations.
Joint Ventures, Partnerships and Ownership Interests
Our joint ventures, partnerships and ownership interests support our position as a multiplatform global industry leader in entertainment. We actively evaluate our portfolio of properties, content libraries and other assets to ensure they enhance our competitive standing, align with our strategic objectives, optimize capital and offer meaningful long-term value. As part of this ongoing assessment, we may engage in discussions with third parties regarding the potential acquisition or divestiture of specific assets or businesses. Accordingly, we may from time to time elect to sell certain properties, libraries, or businesses, or pursue new joint ventures, strategic partnerships, or similar transactions involving individual components of our portfolio. For specific details regarding our equity method investees and redeemable noncontrolling interests, please refer to Note 6 and Note 12 in our Consolidated Financial Statements.
Intellectual Property
We currently use and own or license a number of trademarks, service marks, copyrights, domain names and similar intellectual property in connection with our businesses and own registrations and applications to register them both domestically and internationally. We believe that ownership of, and/or the right to use, such trademarks, service marks, copyrights, domain names and similar intellectual property is an important factor in our businesses and that our success depends, in part, on such ownership.
The prevalence of motion picture and television piracy is widespread across various regions globally, notably in South America, Asia, and specific Eastern European countries. This is exacerbated by technological advancements and the digital transformation of content, facilitating the unauthorized creation, distribution, and sharing of high-quality copies through physical media and digital platforms. The proliferation of these unauthorized copies has, and will likely continue to have an adverse effect on our business. Our ability to safeguard and enforce our intellectual property rights is subject to inherent risks, and we occasionally face disputes concerning rights and obligations related to intellectual property. We cannot guarantee success in all intellectual property disputes that may arise. Risks related to the protection of intellectual property are set forth in Item 1A - Risk Factors.
Competitive Conditions
Our businesses operate in highly competitive markets. We compete with companies within the entertainment and media business and from alternative forms of leisure entertainment, such as travel, sporting events, outdoor recreation and various cultural activities. We compete with the major studios, numerous independent film and television production companies, television networks, pay television services and digital media platforms for the acquisition of literary, film and television properties, the services of performing artists, directors, producers and other creative and technical personnel and production financing, all of which are essential to the success of our businesses. In addition, our motion pictures compete for audience acceptance and exhibition outlets with motion pictures produced and distributed by other companies. Similarly, our television product faces significant competition from independent distributors as well as major studios. As a result, the success of any of our motion picture and television business is dependent not only on the quality and acceptance of a particular film or program, but also on the quality and acceptance of other competing content released into the marketplace at or near the same time as well as on the ability to license and produce content for the networks that is adequate in quantity and quality and will generate satisfactory subscriber levels.
Human Capital
Employees
As of May 26, 2025, we had 1,032 full-time employees in our worldwide operations. We also utilize many consultants in the ordinary course of our business and hire additional employees on a project-by-project basis in connection with the production of our motion pictures and television programming.
Recruitment
Our leadership team works across the organization to thoughtfully address matters related to equity, workforce representation, and overall corporate culture. As part of this commitment, we maintain the following recruitment and hiring initiatives:
•Internship Programs designed to increase inclusion across the entertainment industry.
•Hiring Practices ensuring that we attract top-tier talent through fair and accessible methods. The core principle of our hiring process is to seek out the strongest candidate for every role, while also emphasizing diversity, equal access to roles, objective and unbiased hiring and a rigorous, competitive, and consistent hiring process.
•Supplier Diversity and Inclusion Program actively fostering relationships with diverse businesses while prioritizing more competitive pricing, quality, service, innovation and creativity in procurement of services.
Employee Resource Groups
We provide our employees with an array of Employee Resource Groups (“ERGs”) which offer them the chance to establish a greater presence at Lionsgate and an opportunity to enhance cross-cultural awareness, develop leadership skills and network across the Company’s various business units and levels. The ERGs are voluntary, employee-led groups that foster a diverse, engaging and inclusive workplace.
•Lionsgate Early Career Group aims to inspire curiosity and networking to foster growth for professionals in early stages of their careers.
•Lionsgate Multicultural Employee Resource Group consists of resource groups that support our Asian American Pacific Islander community, our Black community and our Latine and Hispanic community.
•Lionsgate Parents and Caregivers Group aims to bring together parents, expecting parents, caregivers, and allies to ensure our community fosters an environment that supports all families.
•Lionsgate Pride supports, develops and inspires future LGBTQ+ leaders within the Company and the industry.
•Lionsgate Vets creates a community of veterans and their supporters working together to enhance veteran presence and engage the industry from the unique perspective of a military background.
•Lionsgate Women’s Empowerment Group creates a community that improves the prominence of female leaders and empowers women at all levels within the Company and the industry.
Community Involvement
We are committed to acting responsibly and making a positive difference in the local and global community through Lionshares, our volunteer program that seeks to provide opportunities for employees to partner with a diverse range of charitable organizations. We maintain a Corporate Sponsorship Committee that prioritizes corporate philanthropic initiatives throughout Lionsgate, focusing particularly on organizations and activities related to diversity and poverty in order to increase our impact and to develop meaningful relationships with a core group of organizations and events.
Other Employee Benefits and Programs
We offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes health, dental and vision insurance, family forming benefits, mental health support, resources for caregiving (children and adult family), online fitness and meditation classes, and new parent coaching. We offer programs to develop and enrich the employee experience with offerings such as tuition reimbursement, leadership development programs, mentorship, and additional programs to help support specific populations. We conduct annual employee training on anti-harassment, information technology security, the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, as well as other manager trainings. We also provide training and development to all employees, focusing on career development, professional development and industry knowledge.
Corporate, Environmental and Social Responsibility
We protect our social, financial, informational, environmental, and reputational assets and make it a priority to operate our business in a responsible and sustainable manner. Engaging in such responsibility not only helps us manage risks and maximize opportunities, but also helps us understand and manage our social, environmental, and economic impact that enables us to contribute to society’s wider goal of sustainable development. This includes, but is not limited to, conducting business in a socially responsible and ethical manner, supporting human rights, and committing to environmental sustainability.
In all our offices, we prioritize efforts to prevent pollution, and to conserve, recover, and recycle materials, water and energy wherever possible. Our productions distribute documents electronically to minimize paper consumption and waste and limit the use of single-use plastics. Our productions follow best practices featured in the Producers Guild of America and Sustainable Production Alliance’s Green Production Guide, which are designed to reduce the film, television, and streaming industry’s carbon footprint and environmental impact. Our U.S. productions encourage the employment of green vendors that provide sustainable goods and services for film, television and streaming productions. We also prioritize vendors whose dedication to operating business in a responsible and sustainable manner directly aligns with those of Lionsgate.
Management Succession Planning
The Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee of the Board of Directors, with the assistance of an independent outside consultant, has established short-term and long-term management succession plans, which it reviews and updates periodically. The plans identify critical positions and potential replacements for the Company’s senior executives (including the Chief Executive Officer and the Vice Chair), should one of these critical positions become vacant. The plans are designed to anticipate both expected successions, such as those arising from anticipated retirements, as well as unexpected transitions (i.e., “black swan events”), such as those occurring when executives leave for positions at other companies, or due to death, disability or other unforeseen events.
Corporate History
We are a corporation organized under the laws of the Province of British Columbia as Lionsgate Studios Holding Corp. on January 10, 2024, and renamed Lionsgate Studios Corp. on May 6, 2025 in connection with the separation of the Studio Business (i.e., Motion Picture and Television Productions segments) of Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. (currently held, directly and through subsidiaries, by the Company) from the Starz Business (i.e., Media Networks segment) of Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. (currently held, directly and through subsidiaries, by Starz Entertainment Corp.).
Available Information
Our Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, Current Reports on Form 8-K, proxy statements and amendments to those reports filed or furnished pursuant to Sections 13(a) and 15(d) of the Exchange Act, are available, free of charge, on our website at investors.lionsgate.com as soon as reasonably practicable after we electronically file such material with, or furnish it to, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). The Company's Disclosure Policy, Corporate Governance Guidelines, Standards for Director Independence, Code of Business Conduct and Ethics for Directors, Officers and Employees, Policy on Shareholder Communications, Related Person Transaction Policy, Charter of the Audit & Risk Committee, Charter of the Compensation Committee and Charter of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee and any amendments thereto are also available on the Company's website, as well as in print to any shareholder who requests them. The information posted on our website is not incorporated into this Annual Report on Form 10-K. We will disclose on our website waivers of, or amendments to, our Code of Business Conduct and Ethics that applies to our Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Accounting Officer or persons performing similar functions.
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ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS
ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS.
You should carefully consider each of the following risks and uncertainties associated with Lionsgate and the ownership of Lionsgate securities. In addition, for more information you should review the specific descriptions of Lionsgate’s businesses under “Business” as well as other information included in, or incorporated by reference into this Form 10-K. The following list of significant risk factors is not all-inclusive or necessarily in order of importance. Additional risks and uncertainties not presently known to us or that we currently deem immaterial also may materially adversely affect us in future periods.
Risks Related to Lionsgate’s Business
Lionsgate faces substantial capital requirements and financial risks.
The production, acquisition and distribution of motion picture and television content requires substantial capital. A significant amount of time may elapse between expenditure of funds and the receipt of revenues after release or distribution of such content. Lionsgate cannot assure you that it will be able to successfully implement arrangements to reduce the risks of production exposure such as tax credit, government or industry programs. Moreover, Lionsgate may experience delays and increased costs due to disruptions or events beyond its control and if production incurs substantial budget overruns, Lionsgate may have to seek additional financing or fund the overrun itself. Lionsgate cannot make assurances regarding the availability of such additional financing on terms acceptable to it, or that it will recoup these costs. Increased costs or budget overruns incurred with respect to a particular film may prevent its completion or release or may result in a delayed release and the postponement to a potentially less favorable date. This could adversely affect box office performance and the overall financial success of such film. Any of the foregoing could have a material adverse effect on Lionsgate’s business, financial condition, operating results, liquidity and prospects.
The requirements of being a public company, including maintaining adequate internal control over financial and management systems, may strain Lionsgate’s resources, divert management’s attention, and affect Lionsgate’s ability to attract and retain executive management and qualified board members.
As a public company, Lionsgate is subject to reporting requirements of the Exchange Act, the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (the “Sarbanes-Oxley Act”), the rules subsequently implemented by the SEC, the rules and regulations of the listing standards of U.S. and Canadian exchanges, and other applicable securities rules and regulations. Compliance with these rules and regulations may strain its financial and management systems, internal controls, and employees.
The Exchange Act requires, among other things, that Lionsgate file annual, quarterly, and current reports with respect to its business and operating results. Moreover, the Sarbanes-Oxley Act requires, among other things, that Lionsgate maintain effective disclosure controls and procedures, and internal control, over financial reporting. In order to maintain and, if required, improve disclosure controls and procedures, and internal control over, financial reporting to meet this standard, significant resources and management oversight are required. If Lionsgate has material weaknesses or deficiencies in its internal control over financial reporting, Lionsgate may not detect errors on a timely basis and its consolidated financial statements may be materially misstated. Effective internal control is necessary for Lionsgate to produce reliable financial reports and is important to prevent fraud.
In addition, Lionsgate is required to comply with the auditor attestation requirements of Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. Lionsgate may incur significant expenses and devote substantial management effort toward ensuring compliance with the auditor attestation requirements of Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. As a result of the complexity involved in complying with the rules and regulations applicable to public companies, Lionsgate management’s attention may be diverted from other business concerns, which could harm Lionsgate’s business, operating results, and financial condition.
Lionsgate may incur significant write-offs if its projects do not perform well enough to recoup costs.
Lionsgate is required to amortize capitalized production costs over the expected revenue streams as it recognizes revenue from films or other projects. The amount of production costs that will be amortized each quarter depends on, among other things, how much future revenue Lionsgate expects to receive from each project. Unamortized production costs are evaluated for impairment each reporting period on a project-by-project basis when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the fair value of a film is less than its unamortized cost. These events and changes in circumstances include, among others, an adverse change in the expected performance of a film prior to its release, actual costs substantially in excess of budgeted cost for the film, delays or changes in release plans and actual performance subsequent to the film’s release being less than previously expected performance estimates. In any given quarter, if Lionsgate lowers its previous forecast with respect to total anticipated revenue from any film or other project or increases its previous forecast of cost of making or distribution of the film, Lionsgate may be required to accelerate amortization or record impairment charges with respect to the unamortized costs, even if it previously recorded impairment charges for such film or other project. Such impairment charges could adversely impact Lionsgate’s business, operating results and financial condition.
Changes in Lionsgate’s business strategy, plans for growth or restructuring may increase its costs or otherwise affect its profitability.
As changes in Lionsgate’s business environment occur, it may adjust its business strategies to meet these changes, which may include growing a particular area of business or restructuring a particular business or asset. In addition, external events including changing technology, changing consumer patterns, acceptance of theatrical and television offerings and changes in macroeconomic conditions may impair the value of Lionsgate’s assets. When these occur, Lionsgate may incur costs to adjust its business strategy and may need to write down the value of assets. Lionsgate may also invest in existing or new businesses. Some of these investments may have negative or low short-term returns and the ultimate prospects of the businesses may be uncertain or may not develop at a rate that supports its level of investment. In any of these events, Lionsgate’s costs may increase, it may have significant charges associated with the write-down of assets, or returns on new investments may be lower than prior to the change in strategy, plans for growth or restructuring.
Lionsgate’s revenues and results of operations fluctuate significantly.
Lionsgate’s results of operations depend significantly upon the commercial success of the motion picture, television and other content that it sells, licenses or distributes, which cannot be predicted with certainty. Viewer preferences and audience acceptance are difficult to predict and may be subject to influences beyond Lionsgate’s control, such as the critical acclaim of its content, the format in which content is released, the talent involved, the genre and specific subject matter of its content, audience reaction to its content, the quality and acceptance of content that its competitors release into the marketplace, and the availability of alternative forms of entertainment (including user-generated content) and leisure activities, general economic conditions and other tangible and intangible factors. Lionsgate may not be able to anticipate and react effectively to shifts in tastes and interests. In particular, if one or more motion pictures underperforms at the box office in any given period, Lionsgate’s revenue and earnings results for that period (and potentially, subsequent periods) may be less than anticipated. Lionsgate’s results of operations may also fluctuate due to the timing, mix, number and availability of theatrical motion picture and home entertainment releases, as well as license periods for content. Moreover, low ratings for television programming produced by Lionsgate may lead to the cancellation of a program which may result in significant programming impairments in a given period, and can negatively affect license fees for the cancelled program in future periods. Other than non-renewals or cancellation of television programs or series that may occur from time to time, Lionsgate is not aware of any current material cancellation of television programming releases or of content that Lionsgate sells, licenses or distributes. In addition, the comparability of results may be affected by changes in accounting guidance or changes in Lionsgate’s ownership of certain assets and businesses. As a result of the factors above, Lionsgate’s results of operations may fluctuate and differ from period to period, and therefore, may not be indicative of the results for any future periods or directly comparable to prior reporting periods.
Lionsgate’s content licensing arrangements, primarily those relating to the distribution of films in foreign territories, may include minimum guarantee arrangements which, absent such arrangements, could adversely affect its results of operations.
Lionsgate generates revenue principally from the licensing of content in domestic theatrical exhibition, home entertainment (e.g., digital media and packaged media), television, and international marketplaces. Certain of such content licensing arrangements, primarily those relating to the distribution of films by third parties in foreign territories, may include a minimum guarantee. Revenue from these minimum guarantee arrangements amounted to approximately $110.5 million, $151.0 million and $101.3 million for the years ended March 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023 respectively. To the extent that receipts generated by such foreign distributor from distribution of the film in the territory exceed a formula-based threshold, the distributor will pay Lionsgate an amount in addition to the minimum guarantee (the “overage”). Absent these arrangements, the revenues derived by Lionsgate may be determined as a function of a revenue-sharing formulation that calculates the licensee fee payable to Lionsgate solely based on the actual performance of the film in the territory. In these situations, content that is not favorably received or underperforms may not achieve the level of revenues that Lionsgate would have received from a minimum guarantee arrangement, which could adversely impact Lionsgate’s business, operating results and financial condition.
Lionsgate does not have long-term arrangements with many of its production or co-financing partners and, as a result, Lionsgate may not have certain derivative rights related thereto.
Lionsgate typically does not enter into long-term production contracts with the creative producers of motion picture and television content that it produces, acquires or distributes. Moreover, Lionsgate generally has certain derivative rights that provide it with distribution rights to, for example, prequels, sequels and remakes of certain content it produces, acquires or distributes. There is no guarantee that Lionsgate will produce, acquire or distribute future content by any creative producer or co-financing partner, and a failure to do so could adversely affect its business, financial condition, operating results, liquidity and prospects.
Lionsgate relies on a few major retailers and distributors and the loss of any of those could reduce Lionsgate’s revenues and operating results.
A small number of retailers and distributors account for a material percentage of the revenues in home entertainment for the Motion Picture segment. Lionsgate does not have long-term agreements with retailers. In addition, in fiscal 2025, 2024 and 2023, Lionsgate generated approximately 19%, 18% and 25%, respectively, of its revenue from the Starz Business and in fiscal 2025, 2024 and 2023, Lionsgate generated approximately 16%, 14% and 11% respectively, of its revenue from Amazon.com, Inc. and its subsidiaries. Lionsgate cannot assure you that it will maintain favorable relationships with its retailers and distributors (including with Starz) or that it or they will not be adversely affected by economic conditions, including as a result of global pandemics, wars, such as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine (including sanctions therefrom, though Lionsgate and, to the knowledge of Lionsgate, its directors and executive officers have not been, and are not expected to be, subject to any sanctions related to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine), bank failures, ongoing disruptions in financial markets and in commercial activity generally related to changes in monetary and fiscal policy, United States political developments, geopolitical events and other sources of instability, inflation or a recession. For additional information, see Note 17 to the consolidated financial statements.
A significant portion of Lionsgate’s library revenues comes from a small number of titles.
Lionsgate depends on a limited number of titles in any given fiscal quarter for the majority of the revenues generated by its library. In addition, many of the titles in its library are not presently distributed and generate substantially no revenue. Moreover, the rights to the titles in its library vary; in some cases, Lionsgate only holds the right to distribute titles in certain media and territories for a limited term; in other cases, certain rights may be reserved and/or granted to third parties or otherwise only granted to it for a limited period. If Lionsgate cannot acquire new product and the rights to popular titles through production, distribution agreements, acquisitions, mergers, joint ventures or other strategic alliances, or renew expiring rights to titles generating a significant portion of its revenue on acceptable terms, any such failure could have a material adverse effect on its business, financial condition, operating results, liquidity and prospects. Lionsgate has not entered into any agreements regarding material acquisitions of titles, renewals, business combinations, joint ventures or sales that have not yet closed.
Changes in consumer behavior, as well as evolving technologies (such as artificial intelligence) and distribution models, may negatively affect Lionsgate’s business, financial condition or results of operations.
Lionsgate’s success, in part, depends on its ability to anticipate and adapt to shifting content consumption patterns and technological development. The ways in which viewers consume content, and technology and business models in its industry, continue to evolve, and new distribution platforms, as well as increased competition from new entrants and emerging technologies, have added to the complexity of maintaining predictable revenues. Developments in technology and new content delivery products and services have also led to an increased amount of video content, as well as changes in consumers’ expectations regarding the availability of video content and their willingness to pay for access to such content. These changes include the increase in the number of advertising-based video on demand services or free, ad-supported streaming linear channels (also known as FAST channels) or increased cord-cutting.
Evolving technology, such as artificial intelligence (“AI”), may be used in ways that increase access to publicly available free or relatively inexpensive content that may reduce demand for Lionsgate’s products and services. Regulations governing new technological developments, such as developments in AI, remain unsettled, and these developments may affect aspects of Lionsgate’s existing business model, including revenue streams for the use of Lionsgate’s intellectual property and how it creates and distributes its content. If Lionsgate fails to successfully leverage emerging technologies and effectively anticipate or adapt to emerging competitors, content distribution platforms, changes in consumer behavior and shifting business models, this could have a material adverse effect on its competitive position, business, financial condition and results of operations
In particular, the use of AI, including generative AI, machine learning, and large language models (collectively, “AI/ML technologies”), is evolving rapidly and becoming more prevalent in business operations, and Lionsgate’s ability to compete could be adversely affected if its competitors gain an advantage by using such technologies. We have begun adopting certain AI/ML technologies into our daily operations. The use of AI/ML technologies is relatively new, and may lead to challenges, concerns and risks that are significant or that we may not be able to predict, especially if our use of these technologies in our operations becomes more important over time.
Lionsgate faces substantial competition in all aspects of its business.
Lionsgate is an independent distributor and producer. Most of the major U.S. studios are part of large diversified corporate groups with a variety of other operations that can provide both the means of distributing their products and stable sources of earnings that may allow them to better offset fluctuations in the financial performance of their motion picture operations and television production operations. If Lionsgate is unable to successfully or profitably compete with current and new competitors, its business will be adversely affected.
Lionsgate faces economic, political, regulatory, and other risks from doing business internationally.
Lionsgate has operations and distributes content outside the U.S. and derives revenue from international sources. As a result, its business is subject to certain risks inherent in international business, many of which are beyond its control. These risks include:
•difficulties in understanding and complying with local laws, regulations and customs in foreign jurisdictions;
•laws and policies adversely affecting trade, investment and taxes, including laws and policies relating to the repatriation of funds and withholding taxes, and changes in these laws;
•sanctions imposed on countries, entities and individuals with whom it conducts business (such as those imposed due to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine);
•the impact of trade disputes;
•anti-corruption laws and regulations such as the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and the U.K. Bribery Act that impose strict requirements on how Lionsgate may conduct its foreign operations and changes in these laws and regulations;
•changes in local regulatory requirements including regulations designed to stimulate local productions, promote and preserve local culture and economic activity (including local content quotas, investment obligations, local ownership requirements, and levies to support local film funds);
•differing degrees of consumer protection laws, data privacy and cybersecurity laws, and changes in these laws;
•differing degrees of employee or labor laws and changes in these laws that may impact our ability to hire and retain foreign employees;
•strikes or other employment actions that may make it difficult to produce and/or localize content;
•censorship requirements that may cause Lionsgate to remove or edit popular content, leading to consumer disappointment, brand tarnishment or consumer dissatisfaction;
•inability to adapt Lionsgate’s offerings successfully to differing languages, cultural tastes, and preferences in international markets;
•international jurisdictions where laws are less protective of intellectual property and varying attitudes towards the piracy of intellectual property;
•establishing and protecting a new brand identity in competitive markets;
•the instability of foreign economies and governments;
•currency exchange restrictions, export controls and currency devaluation risks in some foreign countries;
•war and acts of terrorism; and
•the spread of communicable diseases, which may impact business in such jurisdictions.
Lionsgate’s actual or perceived failure to comply with such obligations could lead to regulatory investigations or actions, litigation, fines and penalties, disruptions of its business operations, reputational harm, loss of revenue or profits, loss of customers or sales, and other adverse business consequences.
Lionsgate is subject to risks associated with possible acquisitions, dispositions, business combinations, or joint ventures.
From time to time, Lionsgate may engage in discussions and activities with respect to possible acquisitions, sale of assets, business combinations, joint ventures intended to complement or expand its business or other transactions. However, Lionsgate may not realize the anticipated benefit from the transactions it pursues; there may be liabilities assumed that it did not discover or that it underestimated in the course of performing its due diligence; the negotiation of the transaction and the integration of the acquired business could require Lionsgate to incur significant costs and cause diversion of management’s time and resources; the transaction could result in impairment of goodwill and other intangibles, development write-offs and other related expenses; the transaction may pose challenges in the consolidation and integration of information technology, accounting systems, personnel and operations; and Lionsgate may have difficulty managing the combined entity in the short term if it experiences a significant loss of management personnel during the transition period after a significant acquisition. No assurance can be given that expansion, acquisition or other opportunities will be successful, completed on time, or that Lionsgate will realize expected operating efficiencies, cost savings, revenue enhancements, synergies or other benefits. Any of the foregoing could have a material adverse effect on Lionsgate’s business, financial condition, operating results, liquidity and prospects. If Lionsgate determines to sell individual properties, libraries or other assets or businesses, it will benefit from the net proceeds realized from such sales. However, Lionsgate’s revenues may be affected in the long-term due to the loss of revenue-generating assets, and poor timing of such disposals may result in unrealized asset value, all of which may diminish its ability to service its indebtedness and repay its notes and its other indebtedness at maturity. Furthermore, Lionsgate’s future growth may be inhibited if the disposed asset contributed in a significant way to the diversification of its business platform.
If Entertainment One Canada Ltd. loses Canadian status, it could lose licenses, incentives and tax credits.
Through Lionsgate’s acquisition of eOne in December 2023, it acquired the economic interests in Entertainment One Canada Ltd., a Canadian corporation (“EOCL”). EOCL is able to benefit from a number of licenses, incentive programs and Canadian government tax credits as a result of it being “Canadian controlled” as defined in the Investment Canada Act. Lionsgate has taken measures to ensure that EOCL’s Canadian status is maintained. There can be no assurance, however, that EOCL will be able to continue to maintain its Canadian status. The loss of EOCL’s Canadian status could harm Lionsgate’s business, including the possible loss of future incentive programs and claw back of funding previously provided to EOCL.
Lionsgate’s success depends on attracting and retaining key personnel and artistic talent.
Lionsgate’s success depends upon the continued efforts, abilities and expertise of its executive teams and other key employees, including production, creative and technical personnel, including, in turn, on its ability to identify, attract, hire, train and retain such personnel. Lionsgate has employment agreements with top executive officers and production executives but does not have significant “key person” life insurance policies for any employee. Although it is standard in the industry to rely on employment agreements as a method of retaining the services of key employees, these agreements cannot assure Lionsgate of the continued services of such employees. In addition, Lionsgate depends on the availability of a number of actors, writers, directors and producers of third-party production companies who create its original programming. Lionsgate cannot assure you that it will be successful in identifying, attracting, hiring, training and retaining such personnel in the future, and Lionsgate’s inability to do so could have a material adverse effect on its business, financial condition, operating results, liquidity and prospects.
Global economic turmoil and regional economic conditions could adversely affect Lionsgate’s business.
Global economic turmoil resulting from such events as global pandemics, wars, inflation, bank failures or a recession, may cause a general tightening in the credit markets, lower levels of liquidity, increases in the rates of default and bankruptcy, levels of intervention from U.S. federal government and other foreign governments, decreased consumer confidence, overall slower economic activity and extreme volatility in credit, equity and fixed income markets, ongoing disruptions in financial markets and in commercial activity generally related to changes in monetary and fiscal policy, United States political developments, geopolitical events and other sources of instability. A decrease in economic activity in the U.S. or in other regions of the world in which Lionsgate does business could adversely affect demand for its content, thus reducing its revenues and earnings. A decline in economic conditions could reduce performance of theatrical, television and home entertainment releases. In addition, an increase in price levels generally could result in a shift in consumer demand away from the entertainment offered, which could also adversely affect Lionsgate revenues and, at the same time, increase costs. Moreover, financial institution failures may make it more difficult to finance any future acquisitions, or engage in other financing activities.
Lionsgate could be adversely affected by labor disputes, strikes or other union job actions.
Lionsgate is directly or indirectly dependent upon highly specialized union members who are essential to the production of motion pictures and television content including writers, directors, actors and other talent as well as trade employees and others who are subject to collective bargaining agreements. In general, a labor dispute, work stoppage, work slowdown, strike by, or a lockout of, one or more of the unions that provide personnel essential to the production of motion pictures or television content could delay or halt Lionsgate’s ongoing development and/or production activities, or could cause a delay or interruption in release of new motion pictures and television content. Labor disputes have in the past, such as the industry-wide strike by the Writers Guild of America in May 2023 and Screen Actors Guild in July 2023, and may in the future, restrict access to content, result in work stoppages, and may result in increased costs and decreased revenue, which could have a material adverse effect on Lionsgate’s business, financial condition, operating results, liquidity and prospects.
Business interruptions from circumstances or events outside of Lionsgate’s control could adversely affect Lionsgate’s operations.
Lionsgate’s operations are vulnerable to outages and interruptions due to fire, floods, power loss, telecommunications failures, software or hardware failures, loss of data, security breaches, cyberattacks, personnel misconduct or error, war or acts of terrorism, global pandemics, work stoppages and strikes, and similar events beyond its control. Lionsgate’s headquarters is located in Southern California, which is subject to natural disasters such as earthquakes, wildfires and flooding. Although Lionsgate has developed certain plans to respond in the event of a disaster, there can be no assurance that such plans will be effective in the event of a specific disaster. A long-term power outage, however, could disrupt its operations.
Although Lionsgate carries business interruption insurance for potential losses (including earthquake-related losses), there can be no assurance that such insurance will be sufficient to compensate for losses that may occur or that such insurance may continue to be available on affordable terms. Any losses or damages incurred by Lionsgate could have a material adverse effect on its business, financial condition, operating results, liquidity and prospects.
Lionsgate’s business is dependent on the maintenance and protection of its intellectual property and pursuing and defending against intellectual property claims may have a material adverse effect on its business.
Lionsgate’s ability to compete depends, in part, upon successful protection of its intellectual property. Lionsgate attempts to maintain and protect its proprietary and intellectual property rights to its productions through available copyright and trademark laws, contractual provisions in its agreements with its employees, contractors and production partners that develop intellectual property on its behalf, and licensing and distribution arrangements with reputable international companies in specific territories and media for limited durations. Despite these precautions, existing copyright and trademark laws afford only limited practical protection in certain countries where Lionsgate distributes its products. As a result, it may be possible for unauthorized third parties to copy and distribute Lionsgate’s productions or certain portions or applications of its intended productions, which could have a material adverse effect on Lionsgate’s business, financial condition, operating results, liquidity and prospects. Moreover, there can be no assurance that Lionsgate’s content producers or other third parties from whom it may license or acquire content have, in every instance, entered into agreements that contain appropriate protections regarding intellectual property, including nondisclosure, “work made for hire” or valid assignment provisions, with each party who has developed intellectual property on their respective behalf. Litigation may also be necessary to enforce Lionsgate’s intellectual property rights, to protect its trade secrets, or to determine the validity and scope of the proprietary rights of others or to defend against claims of infringement or invalidity. Any such litigation, infringement or invalidity claims could result in substantial costs and the diversion of resources and could have a material adverse effect on Lionsgate’s business, financial condition, operating results, liquidity and prospects. Lionsgate’s more successful and popular film or television products or franchises may experience higher levels of infringing activity, particularly around key release dates. Alleged infringers have claimed and may claim that their products are permitted under fair use or similar doctrines, that they are entitled to compensatory or punitive damages because Lionsgate’s efforts to protect its intellectual property rights are illegal or improper, and that Lionsgate’s key trademarks or other significant intellectual property are invalid. Such claims, even if meritless, may result in adverse publicity or costly litigation. Lionsgate will vigorously defend its copyrights and trademarks from infringing products and activity, which can result in litigation. It may receive unfavorable preliminary or interim rulings in the course of litigation, and there can be no assurance that a favorable final outcome will be obtained in all cases. Additionally, one of the risks of the film and television production business is the possibility that others may claim that Lionsgate’s productions and production techniques misappropriate or infringe the intellectual property rights of third parties.
Notwithstanding Lionsgate’s efforts to obtain all permissions and clearances it deems necessary in relation to the content it will create or distribute, from time to time, Lionsgate may be subject to claims and legal proceedings regarding alleged infringement by it of the intellectual property rights (including patents) of third parties. Such claims, whether or not meritorious, may result in the expenditure of significant financial and managerial resources, require the development of alternative technology or business practices, injunctions against Lionsgate, or payments for licenses or damages. Lionsgate may also enter into licenses or other arrangements to settle and resolve such allegations on commercially reasonable terms where available, though there can be no assurance such agreements can be obtained on acceptable terms. These risks may be amplified by the increase in third parties whose sole or primary business is to assert such claims. Regardless of the validity or the success of the assertion of any such claims, Lionsgate could incur significant costs and diversion of resources in enforcing its intellectual property rights or in defending against such claims, which could have a material adverse effect on its business, financial condition, operating results, liquidity and prospects.
In addition, Lionsgate may, from time to time, lose or cease to control certain of its rights in the intellectual property on which it relies. Pursuant to applicable intellectual property laws, such rights may expire or be transferred to third parties as a result of the operation of copyright reversion and/or termination of transfer rights under applicable laws. Additionally, where Lionsgate acquires rights in certain properties or content, it may only acquire such rights for a limited period or subject to other restrictions. Where Lionsgate loses intellectual property rights, it may not be able to re-acquire such rights on reasonable terms or at all, including due to material entering the public domain. The loss of (or of control of) such intellectual property rights may adversely impact Lionsgate’s ability to prevent others from exploiting content based on such rights.
Lionsgate’s business involves risks of claims and content of material, which could adversely affect Lionsgate’s business, results of operations and financial condition.
As a distributor of media content, in the ordinary course of business, Lionsgate may face potential liability for defamation, invasion of privacy, negligence, copyright or trademark infringement, claims related to the mature nature of some of its content, other claims based on the nature and content of the materials distributed, or statements made by personnel or talent regarding or promoting those materials or attributable to its business. These types of claims have historically been brought, sometimes successfully, against producers and distributors of media content. Any imposition of liability that is not covered by insurance or is in excess of insurance coverage could have a material adverse effect on Lionsgate’s business, financial condition and results of operations.
Lionsgate may become subject to litigation and other legal proceedings, which could adversely impact its business, financial condition and results of operations.
From time to time, Lionsgate may be subject to various legal proceedings (including class action lawsuits), claims, regulatory investigations and arbitration proceedings, including claims relating to intellectual property, employment, wage and hour, consumer privacy, contractual and commercial disputes, and the production, distribution, and licensing of its content. The outcomes of legal proceedings are inherently uncertain. Any proceedings, actions, claims or inquiries initiated by or against it, whether successful or not, may be time consuming, result in costly litigation, damage awards, consent decrees, injunctive relief or increased costs of business, require to change its business practices or products, result in negative publicity, require significant amounts of management time, result in the diversion of significant operational resources or otherwise harm its business and financial results. In addition, Lionsgate’s insurance may not be adequate to protect it from all material expenses related to pending and future claims. Any of these factors could materially adversely affect Lionsgate’s business, financial condition and results of operations.
Piracy of films and television programs could adversely affect Lionsgate’s business over time.
Piracy is extensive in many parts of the world and is made easier by the availability of digital copies of content and technological advances allowing conversion of films and television content into digital formats. This trend facilitates the creation, transmission and sharing of high-quality unauthorized copies of motion pictures and television content. The proliferation of unauthorized copies of these products has had and will likely continue to have an adverse effect on Lionsgate’s business, because these products reduce the revenue it may receive from distribution. In order to contain this problem, Lionsgate may have to implement elaborate and costly security and anti-piracy measures, which could result in significant expenses and losses of revenue. Lionsgate cannot assure you that even the highest levels of security and anti-piracy measures will prevent piracy.
Lionsgate relies upon cloud computing services to operate certain aspects of its service and any disruption of or interference with its use of its cloud computing service could adversely impact its operations and its business.
Lionsgate utilizes cloud computing services to deliver a distributed computing infrastructure platform for its business operations. Lionsgate architects its software and computer systems so as to utilize data processing, storage capabilities and other services provided by its current cloud computing service provider and run its computing via such cloud computing service provider. Given this, along with the fact that switching cloud computing services to another provider may be difficult, any problems faced by Lionsgate’s cloud computing provider, including technological or business-related disruptions, as well as cybersecurity threats and regulatory interference, or any unanticipated interference with its current cloud service provider could adversely impact Lionsgate’s operations and its business.
Lionsgate’s activities are subject to stringent and evolving obligations which may adversely impact its operations. Lionsgate’s actual or perceived failure to comply with such obligations could lead to regulatory investigations or actions; litigation; fines and penalties; disruptions of its business operations; reputational harm; loss of revenue or profits; loss of customers or sales; and other adverse business consequences.
Data Privacy and Security. In the ordinary course of its business, Lionsgate collects, generate, uses, stores, processes, discloses, transmits, shares and transfers (collectively “process”) personal data and other sensitive information, including proprietary and confidential business data, trade secrets, intellectual property, and third-party data, through its websites and applications and those of third parties. Among other purposes, Lionsgate uses this information to engage with users, promote its programming, and monitor the use of its digital platforms. Lionsgate’s processing of personal data subjects it to numerous data privacy and security obligations, such as various laws, regulations, guidance, industry standards, external and internal privacy and security policies, contractual requirements, and other obligations relating to data privacy and security.
In the U.S, federal, state, and local governments have enacted numerous data privacy and security laws, including data breach notification laws, personal data privacy laws, consumer protection laws (e.g., Section 5 of the Federal Trade Commission Act and the Controlling the Assault of Non-Solicited Pornography and Marketing Act), and other similar laws (e.g., wiretapping laws). For example, numerous U.S. states have enacted comprehensive privacy laws that impose certain obligations on covered businesses, including providing specific disclosures in privacy notices and affording residents with certain rights concerning their personal data. As applicable, such rights include the right to access, correct, or delete certain personal data, and to opt-out of certain data processing activities, such as targeted advertising, profiling, and automated decision-making. The exercise of these rights may impact Lionsgate’s business and ability to provide its products and services. Certain states also impose stricter requirements for processing certain personal data, including sensitive information, such as conducting data privacy impact assessments. These state laws allow for statutory fines for noncompliance, for example, the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”). Similar laws are being considered in several other states, as well as at the federal and local levels. These developments will further complicate compliance efforts and increase legal risk and compliance costs for Lionsgate and the third parties with whom Lionsgate works.
Outside the U.S, an increasing number of laws, regulations, and industry standards apply to data privacy and security. For example, the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (the “EU GDPR”), the United Kingdom’s GDPR (the “UK GDPR” and, together with the EU GDPR, the “GDPR”), the EU Digital Services Act, Brazil’s General Data Protection Law (Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados Pessoais, or “LGPD”) (Law No. 13,709/2018) and Canada’s Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (“PIPEDA”) impose strict requirements for processing personal data. For example, under the GDPR, companies may face temporary or definitive bans on data processing and other corrective actions; fines of up to 20 million Euros (under the EU GDPR) or 17.5 million pounds sterling (under the UK GDPR), or 4% of annual global revenue, whichever is greater; or private litigation related to processing of personal data brought by classes of data subjects or consumer protection organizations authorized at law to represent their interests. As another example, in Canada, PIPEDA and various related provincial laws, as well as Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation (“CASL”), apply to Lionsgate’s operations, as well as the LGPD in Brazil. The LGPD broadly regulates processing personal data of individuals in Brazil and imposes compliance obligations and penalties comparable to those of the GDPR.
Additionally, regulators are increasingly scrutinizing companies that process children’s data. Numerous laws, regulations, and legally-binding codes, such as the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (“COPPA”), California’s Age-Appropriate Design Code, CCPA, other U.S. state comprehensive privacy laws, GDPR, and the UK Age-Appropriate Design Code impose various obligations on companies that process children’s data, including requiring certain consents to process such data and extending certain rights to children and their parents with respect to that data. Some of these obligations have wide ranging applications, including for services that do not intentionally target child users (defined in some circumstances as a user under the age of 18 years old). These laws may be, or in some cases, have already been, subject to legal challenges and changing interpretations, which may further complicate Lionsgate’s efforts to comply with these laws.
Lionsgate is subject to certain new laws governing the processing of consumer health data, including by providing for reproductive, sexual orientation, and gender identity privacy rights. For example, Washington’s My Health My Data Act (“MHMD”) broadly defines consumer health data, places restrictions on processing consumer health data (including imposing stringent requirements for consents), provides consumers certain rights with respect to their health data, and creates a private right of action to allow individuals to sue for violations of the law. Other states are considering and may adopt similar laws.
Additionally, under various privacy laws (such as the Video Privacy Protection Act) and other obligations, Lionsgate may be required to obtain certain consents to process personal data. Noncompliance with such obligations is increasingly subject to challenges by class action plaintiffs. Lionsgate’s inability or failure to obtain such consents could result in adverse consequences.
In the ordinary course of business, Lionsgate transfers personal data from Europe and other jurisdictions to the U.S. or other countries. Europe and other jurisdictions have enacted laws requiring data to be localized or limiting the transfer of personal data to other countries. In particular, the European Economic Area (“EEA”) and the United Kingdom (“U.K.”) have significantly restricted the transfer of personal data to the U.S. and other countries whose privacy laws it believes are inadequate. Other jurisdictions may adopt similarly stringent interpretations of their data localization and cross-border data transfer laws. Although there are currently various mechanisms that may be used to transfer personal data from the EEA and UK to the U.S. in compliance with law, such as the EEA standard contractual clauses, the UK’s International Data Transfer Agreement / Addendum, and the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework and the UK extension thereto (which allows for transfers to relevant U.S.-based organizations who self-certify compliance and participate in the Framework), these mechanisms are subject to legal challenges, and there is no assurance that Lionsgate can satisfy or rely on these measures to lawfully transfer personal data to the U.S.
If there is no lawful manner for Lionsgate to transfer personal data from the EEA, the UK or other jurisdictions to the U.S., or if the requirements for a legally-compliant transfer are too onerous, Lionsgate could face significant adverse consequences, including the interruption or degradation of its operations, the need to relocate part of or all its business or data processing activities to other jurisdictions at significant expense, increased exposure to regulatory actions, substantial fines and penalties, the inability to transfer data and work with partners, vendors and other third parties, and injunctions against processing or transferring of personal data necessary to operate its business. Additionally, companies that transfer personal data out of the EEA and UK to other jurisdictions, particularly to the United States, are subject to increased scrutiny from regulators, individual litigants, and activist groups. Some European regulators have ordered certain companies to suspend or permanently cease certain transfers out of the EEA for allegedly violating the GDPR’s cross-border data transfer limitations.
Lionsgate is also bound by contractual obligations related to data privacy and security, and its efforts to comply with such obligations may not be successful. For example, Lionsgate is contractually subject to certain industry standards adopted by industry groups, such as the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (“PCI DSS”). The PCI DSS requires companies to adopt certain measures to ensure the security of cardholder information, including using and maintaining firewalls, adopting proper password protections for certain devices and software, and restricting data access. Noncompliance with PCI DSS can result in penalties ranging from fines of $5,000 to $100,000 per month by credit card companies, litigation, damage to Lionsgate’s reputation, and revenue losses. Lionsgate relies on third parties to process payment card data, who may be subject to PCI DSS, and its business may be negatively affected if these parties are fined or suffer other consequences as a result of PCI DSS noncompliance. Moreover, Lionsgate publishes privacy policies, marketing materials and other statements regarding data privacy and security, including as required by applicable laws and regulations. Regulators in the United States are increasingly scrutinizing these materials, and if these policies, materials or statements are found to be deficient, lacking in transparency, deceptive, unfair, misleading or misrepresentative of Lionsgate’s practices, it may be subject to investigation, enforcement actions by regulators or other adverse consequences.
Obligations related to data privacy and security (and consumers’ data privacy expectations) are quickly changing, becoming increasingly stringent, and creating uncertainty. Additionally, these obligations may be subject to differing applications and interpretations, which may be inconsistent or conflict among jurisdictions. Preparing for and complying with these obligations requires significant resources and has in the past and may continue to necessitate changes to Lionsgate’s information systems, policies and practices and to those of any third parties upon with whom it works.
Lionsgate may at times fail (or be perceived to have failed) in efforts to comply with data privacy and security obligations. Moreover, despite its efforts, its personnel or third parties with whom it works may fail to comply with such obligations, which could negatively impact Lionsgate’s business operations and compliance posture. If Lionsgate or the third parties with whom it works fails, or are perceived to have failed, to address or comply with applicable data privacy and security obligations, Lionsgate could face significant consequences, including, but not limited to: government enforcement actions (e.g., investigations, fines, penalties, audits, inspections, and similar); litigation (including class-action claims) and mass arbitration demands; additional reporting requirements and/or oversight; bans or restrictions on processing personal data; or orders to destroy or not use personal data. In particular, plaintiffs have become increasingly active in bringing privacy-related claims against companies, including class claims and mass arbitration demands. Some of these claims allow for the recovery of statutory damages on a per violation basis, and, if viable, carry the potential for monumental statutory damages, depending on the volume of data and the number of violations. Any of these events could have a material adverse effect on Lionsgate’s reputation, business, or financial condition, including, but not limited to: loss of customers; interruptions or stoppages in business operations; inability to process personal data or to operate in certain jurisdictions; limited ability to develop or commercialize its products; expenditure of time and resources to defend any claim or inquiry; adverse publicity; or substantial changes to its business model or operations.
Consumer Protection Laws. The continued growth and development of the market for online commerce may lead to more stringent consumer protection laws both domestically and internationally, which may impose additional burdens on Lionsgate. If authorities start taking increased enforcement action related to statutes governing perceived unfair deceptive acts and practices, Lionsgate could suffer additional costs, complaints and/or regulatory investigations or fines. Several of these laws also have private rights of action. Lionsgate’s actual or perceived failure to comply with such obligations could lead to regulatory investigations or actions, litigation, fines and penalties, reputational harm, and other adverse business consequences. Other changes in consumer protection laws and the interpretations thereof, could have a materially adverse effect on Lionsgate’s business, financial condition and results of operations.
Levies/Taxes. Governments are increasingly looking to introduce regulations related to media and tax that may apply to Lionsgate’s services. For example, some international governments have enacted or are considering enacting laws that impose levies and other financial obligations on media operators located outside their jurisdiction. Other changes in levy or tax laws and the interpretations thereof could have a materially adverse effect on Lionsgate’s business, financial condition and results of operations.
Service disruptions or failures, or security incidents impacting Lionsgate or its third-party service providers’ information systems, data and networks may disrupt its businesses, damage its reputation, expose it to regulatory investigations, actions, litigation, fines and penalties or have a negative impact on its results of operations including but not limited to loss of revenue or profit, loss of customers or sales and other adverse consequences.
In the ordinary course of Lionsgate’s business, Lionsgate and the third parties with whom it works process proprietary, confidential, and sensitive data, including personal data, intellectual property, and trade secrets (collectively, sensitive information). Threats such as cyberattacks, malicious internet-based activity, and online and offline fraud are becoming more prevalent and are increasingly difficult to detect. These threats come from a variety of sources, including traditional computer “hackers,” threat actors, “hacktivists,” personnel (such as through theft or misuse), sophisticated nation-states, and nation-state-supported actors. Some actors now engage and are expected to continue to engage in cyber-attacks, including without limitation nation-state actors for geopolitical reasons and in conjunction with military conflicts and defense activities. During times of war and other major conflicts, Lionsgate and the third parties with whom it works may be vulnerable to a heightened risk of these attacks, including retaliatory cyber-attacks, that could materially disrupt Lionsgate’s systems and operations, supply chain, and ability to produce, sell and distribute its goods and services.
Lionsgate and the third parties with whom it works are subject to a variety of evolving threats, including but not limited to social-engineering attacks (including through deep fakes, which may be increasingly more difficult to identify as fake, and phishing attacks), malicious code (such as viruses and worms), malware (including as a result of advanced persistent threat intrusions), denial-of-service attacks, credential stuffing attacks, credential harvesting, personnel misconduct or error, ransomware attacks, supply-chain attacks, software bugs, server malfunctions, software or hardware failures, loss of data or other information technology assets, adware, telecommunications failures, attacks enhanced or facilitated by artificial intelligence, and other similar threats. In particular, ransomware attacks are becoming increasingly prevalent and can lead to significant interruptions in Lionsgate’s operations, loss of data and income, reputational harm, and diversion of funds. Extortion payments may alleviate the negative impact of a ransomware attack, but Lionsgate may be unwilling or unable to make such payments due to, for example, applicable laws or regulations prohibiting such payments. Further, a partially remote workforce poses increased risks to Lionsgate’s information technology systems and data, as certain employees work from home on a full or part-time basis, utilizing network connections outside Lionsgate’s premises. Business transactions (such as acquisitions or integrations) could expose Lionsgate to additional cybersecurity risks and vulnerabilities, as its systems could be negatively affected by vulnerabilities present in acquired or integrated entities’ systems and technologies. Furthermore, Lionsgate may discover security issues that were not found during due diligence of such acquired or integrated entities, and it may be difficult to integrate companies into its information technology environment and security program.
Lionsgate works with certain third parties to operate critical business systems and process proprietary, confidential or other sensitive data in a variety of contexts, including, without limitation, cloud-based infrastructure (for more, see the Risk Factor titled “Lionsgate relies upon “cloud’ computing services to operate certain aspects of its service and any disruption of or interference with its use of its “cloud” computing servicer could adversely impact its operations and its business.”), data center facilities, encryption and authentication technology, employee email servers, content delivery systems, and other functions. Lionsgate’s ability to monitor these third parties’ information security practices may be limited, and these third parties may not have adequate information security measures in place. If these third parties experience a security incident or other interruption, Lionsgate could experience adverse consequences. While Lionsgate may be entitled to damages if these third parties fail to satisfy their privacy or security-related obligations to it, any award may be insufficient to cover Lionsgate’s damages, or Lionsgate may be unable to recover such award. Similarly, supply-chain attacks have increased in frequency and severity, and Lionsgate cannot guarantee that third parties and infrastructure in its supply chain or its third-party partners’ supply chains have not been compromised.
Lionsgate takes steps designed to detect, mitigate and remediate vulnerabilities in its information systems (such as its hardware or software) and those of the third parties with whom Lionsgate works, but it has not and may not in the future be able to detect and remediate (or have the third-parties with whom its works remediate) all such vulnerabilities on a timely basis or at all. Further, Lionsgate has in the past and may in the future experience delays in developing and deploying remedial measures and patches designed to address any such identified vulnerabilities. Vulnerabilities could be exploited and result in a security incident.
Certain of the previously identified or similar threats have in the past and may in the future cause a security incident or other interruption that could result in unauthorized, unlawful, or accidental acquisition, modification, destruction, loss, alteration, encryption, disclosure of, or access to Lionsgate’s sensitive information. For example, Lionsgate has been the target of unsuccessful phishing attempts in the past, and expect such attempts will continue in the future.
A security incident or other interruption could disrupt Lionsgate’s ability (and that of third parties with whom it works) to provide its services. Lionsgate has expended significant resources and may continue to do so or modify its business activities to try to protect against security incidents. Certain data privacy and security obligations require Lionsgate to implement and maintain specific industry-standard or reasonable security measures to protect its information technology systems and sensitive information. While Lionsgate takes steps to implement security measures designed to protect against security incidents, there can be no assurance that these measures will be effective.
Applicable data privacy and security obligations may require Lionsgate to notify relevant stakeholders, including affected individuals, customers, regulators, and investors, of security incidents. Such disclosures are costly, and the disclosures or the failure to comply with such requirements could lead to adverse consequences. If Lionsgate (or a third party with whom it works) experiences a security incident or is perceived to have experienced a security incident, Lionsgate may experience adverse consequences, such as: government enforcement actions (for example, investigations, fines, penalties, audits, and inspections); additional reporting requirements and/or oversight; restrictions on processing sensitive information; litigation; indemnification obligations; negative publicity; reputational harm; monetary fund diversions; interruptions in its operations; financial loss; and other similar harms. Security incidents and attendant consequences may cause customers to stop using Lionsgate’s services, deter new customers from using Lionsgate’s services, and negatively impact Lionsgate’s ability to grow and operate its business. Lionsgate’s contracts may not contain limitations of liability, and even where they do, there can be no assurance that limitations of liability in its contracts are sufficient to protect it from liabilities, damages, or claims related to its data privacy and security obligations. Lionsgate cannot be sure that its insurance coverage will be adequate or sufficient to protect it from or to mitigate liabilities arising out of its privacy and security practices, that such coverage will continue to be available on commercially reasonable terms or at all, or that such coverage will pay future claims. In addition to experiencing a security incident, third parties may gather, collect, or infer sensitive information about Lionsgate’s from public sources, data brokers, or other means that reveals competitively sensitive details about its organization and could be used to undermine its competitive advantage or market position.
Purported noteholders have instituted suit against Old Lionsgate claiming that it breached the indenture governing certain 5.500% senior notes due 2029 by virtue of an amendment executed in connection with an exchange by certain noteholders for new notes.
On August 27, 2024, purported holders of former 5.500% Notes of Old Lionsgate (now Starz Entertainment Corp. (“Starz”)) filed a complaint in New York State court asserting claims for breach of certain contractual provisions and breach of the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing based on a May 2024 transaction in which Old Lionsgate exchanged approximately $390 million in aggregate principal amount of 5.500% Notes for new 5.500% exchange notes due 2029 (now, the 6.00% Notes) and entered into Supplemental Indenture No. 10 to the indenture governing the 5.500% Notes (the “LGEC Indenture”). The main basis for these claims is that Supplemental Indenture No. 10 allegedly implicated certain provisions of the LGEC Indenture that require consent of each affected holder for certain types of waivers, amendments, and supplements to the LGEC Indenture. The relief sought includes a request for a declaration that Supplemental Indenture No. 10 and the associated exchange transaction are null and void. On September 13, 2024, another purported holder sought to intervene as a plaintiff in the same suit asserting nearly identical claims, which intervention was granted on October 11, 2024. The second holder subsequently added additional theories against Old Lionsgate and brought claims against other parties. Old Lionsgate filed a motion to dismiss the claims. On May 13, 2025, both plaintiffs indicated that they intend to amend their complaints in view of the completion of the Starz Separation. Defendants intend to move to dismiss the amended complaint after those amended complaints are filed.
Although Lionsgate and Starz believe that the existing allegations are without merit and that any amended claims would likewise be without merit, there can be no assurance that the plaintiffs will not be successful in obtaining relief sought in their existing or amended complaints. If the plaintiffs are successful in obtaining a declaratory judgment, they may also issue the trustee of the 5.500% Notes a notice of default and seek accelerated payments for amounts due under the 5.500% Notes. These actions may result in an outcome that could have a material adverse impact on Lionsgate’s and Starz’s business, operations and financial conditions as well as their stakeholders, as any such actions could require payments on the 5.500% Notes earlier than expected. Even if Starz and/or Lionsgate are successful in defending against such claims, it may expend significant management time and attention and funds to defend against such claims.
Risks Related to Lionsgate’s Indebtedness
Lionsgate has incurred significant indebtedness that could adversely affect its business and profitability and its ability to meet other obligations.
As of March 31, 2025, Legacy Lionsgate Studios and its subsidiaries had outstanding an aggregate principal amount of corporate debt of approximately $1,697.8 million, and film related obligations of approximately $1,990.2 million. Lionsgate’s debt service obligations (principal and interest) on such corporate debt and film related obligations over the next twelve months is estimated to be approximately $1,965.3 million. This amount is based on the applicable SOFR rate as of March 31, 2025, is net of payments and receipts from Legacy Lionsgate’s interest rate swaps and excludes amounts that may be required for future borrowings under its senior secured revolving credit facility. See the section entitled “Part II. Item 7. Management’s Discussion & Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations -Material Cash Requirements from Known Contractual and Other Obligations” for more information. In connection with consummation of the Starz Separation, Lionsgate incurred additional indebtedness after March 31, 2025 that is not reflected in the amounts above. See “Part II. Item 7. Management’s Discussion & Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations Liquidity and Capital Resources- Corporate Debt” for more information on such indebtedness.
This significant amount of debt could potentially have important consequences to Lionsgate and its debt and equity investors, including:
•requiring a substantial portion of its cash flow from operations to make interest payments;
•making it more difficult to satisfy debt service and other obligations;
•increasing the risk of a future credit ratings downgrade of its debt, which could increase future debt costs and limit the future availability of debt financing;
•increasing its vulnerability to general adverse economic and industry conditions;
•reducing the cash flow available to fund capital expenditures and other corporate purposes and to grow its business;
•limiting Lionsgate’s flexibility in planning for, or reacting to, changes in its business and the industry;
•placing Lionsgate at a competitive disadvantage relative to its competitors that may not be as highly leveraged with debt;
•limiting Lionsgate’s ability to borrow additional funds as needed or take advantage of business opportunities as they arise, pay cash dividends or repurchase Lionsgate new common shares; and
•restricting the way in which Lionsgate conducts its business because of financial and operating covenants in the agreements governing its existing and future indebtedness and exposing it to potential events of default (if not cured or waived) under covenants contained in its debt instruments.
To the extent that Lionsgate incurs additional indebtedness, the foregoing risks could increase. In addition, Lionsgate’s actual cash requirements in the future may be greater than expected. Its cash flow from operations may not be sufficient to repay all of the outstanding debt as it becomes due, and Lionsgate may not be able to borrow money, sell assets or otherwise raise funds on acceptable terms, or at all, to refinance its debt.
In addition, Lionsgate may seek additional capital that may result in stockholder dilution or that may have rights senior to those of its shareholders. The decision to obtain additional capital will depend on, among other things, Lionsgate’s business plans, operating performance and condition of the capital markets. Rising interest rates or any disruption in the capital markets could make it more difficult and expensive for Lionsgate to raise additional capital or refinance its existing indebtedness. If Lionsgate raises additional funds through the issuance of equity, equity-linked or debt securities, those securities may have rights, preferences or privileges senior to the rights of its common shares, and Lionsgate’s shareholders may experience dilution. Any large equity or equity-linked offering could also negatively impact Lionsgate’s share price.
Lionsgate may not be able to generate sufficient cash to service all of its indebtedness and may be forced to take other actions to satisfy its obligations under its indebtedness, which may not be successful.
A significant portion of Lionsgate’s cash flows from operations is expected to be dedicated to the payments of principal and interest obligations. Lionsgate’s ability to make scheduled payments on or refinance its debt obligations will depend on Lionsgate’s financial condition and operating performance, which are subject to prevailing economic and competitive conditions and to certain financial, business, legislative, regulatory and other factors beyond Lionsgate’s control, including global pandemics, wars, recessions and their effects. If Lionsgate’s cash flow from operations declines significantly, it could result in the inability to pay the principal, premium, if any, and interest on its indebtedness.
If Lionsgate’s cash flows and capital resources are insufficient to fund its debt service obligations, Lionsgate could face substantial liquidity problems and could be forced to reduce or delay investments and capital expenditures or to dispose of material assets or operations, seek additional debt or equity capital or restructure or refinance its indebtedness. In addition, during times of economic instability, including disruptions to, and volatility in, the credit and financial markets in the United States and worldwide resulting from global pandemics, wars, or recessions, it has been difficult for many companies to obtain financing in the public markets or to obtain debt financing. Lionsgate may not be able to affect any such alternative measures, if necessary, on commercially reasonable terms or at all and, even if successful, those alternative actions may not allow us to meet its scheduled debt service obligations. The agreements governing Lionsgate’s corporate indebtedness restrict its ability to dispose of assets and use the proceeds from those dispositions, and also restrict its ability to raise debt or certain types of equity to be used to repay other indebtedness when it becomes due. Lionsgate may not be able to consummate those dispositions or to obtain proceeds in an amount sufficient to meet any debt service obligations then due. Additionally, there can also be no assurance that Lionsgate will not face credit rating downgrades as a result of weaker than anticipated performance of its businesses, fluctuations in its leverage or cost of capital or other factors. Future downgrades could further adversely affect Lionsgate’s cost of funds and related margins, liquidity, competitive position and access to capital markets, and a significant downgrade could have an adverse commercial impact on Lionsgate’s business.
In addition, Lionsgate conducts a substantial portion of its operations through its subsidiaries, certain of which are not guarantors of Lionsgate’s corporate indebtedness. Accordingly, repayment of such indebtedness is dependent on the generation of cash flow by Lionsgate’s subsidiaries and their ability to make such cash available to it, by dividend, debt repayment or otherwise. Unless they are guarantors of Lionsgate’s corporate indebtedness, Lionsgate’s subsidiaries do not have any obligation to pay amounts due on such indebtedness or to make funds available for that purpose. Lionsgate’s subsidiaries may not be able to, or may not be permitted to, make distributions to enable Lionsgate to make payments in respect of its indebtedness. While the agreements governing Lionsgate’s corporate indebtedness limit the ability of Lionsgate’s subsidiaries to incur consensual restrictions on their ability to pay dividends or make other intercompany payments to Lionsgate, these limitations are subject to qualifications and exceptions. In the event that Lionsgate does not receive distributions from its subsidiaries, it may be unable to make required principal and interest payments on its indebtedness.
Despite its current level of indebtedness, Lionsgate and its subsidiaries may still be able to incur substantially more debt. This could further exacerbate the risks to Lionsgate’s financial condition described above.
Lionsgate and its subsidiaries may be able to incur significant additional indebtedness in the future. Although the agreements governing Lionsgate’s corporate indebtedness contain restrictions on the incurrence of additional indebtedness, these restrictions are subject to a number of qualifications and exceptions, and the additional indebtedness incurred in compliance with these restrictions could be substantial. These restrictions also will not prevent Lionsgate from incurring obligations that do not constitute indebtedness under such agreements, such as certain qualified receivables financings. If new debt is added to Lionsgate’s current debt levels, the related risks that Lionsgate and its guarantors now face could intensify.
The terms of Lionsgate’s corporate indebtedness restrict Lionsgate’s current and future operations, particularly Lionsgate’s ability to respond to changes or to take certain actions.
The agreement governing Lionsgate’s corporate indebtedness contain a number of restrictive covenants that impose operating and financial restrictions on Lionsgate and limit its ability to engage in acts that may be in its long-term best interest, including restrictions on its ability to: incur, assume or guarantee additional indebtedness; issue certain disqualified stock; pay dividends or distributions or redeem or repurchase capital stock; prepay, redeem or repurchase debt that is junior in right of payment to the debt under such agreements; make loans or investments; incur liens; restrict dividends, loans or asset transfers from its restricted subsidiaries; sell or otherwise dispose of assets, including capital stock of subsidiaries and sale/leaseback transactions; consolidate or merge with or into, or sell substantially all of its assets to, another person; enter into transactions with affiliates; and enter into new lines of business.
In addition, Lionsgate’s senior secured revolving credit facility requires Lionsgate to maintain specified financial ratios. Lionsgate’s ability to meet those financial ratios can be affected by events beyond its control, including the effects on its business from global pandemics, wars, recessions, tariffs and related government actions and consumer behavior; as such, Lionsgate may be unable to meet such financial ratios.
A breach of the covenants under the agreements governing Lionsgate’s corporate indebtedness, or nonpayment of any principal or interest when due thereunder, could result in an event of default under the applicable indebtedness. Such a default may allow the creditors to accelerate the related debt and may result in the acceleration of any other debt to which a cross-acceleration or cross-default provision applies. In addition, an event of default under Lionsgate’s senior secured revolving credit facility would permit the lenders thereunder to terminate all commitments to extend further credit thereunder. Furthermore, if Lionsgate were unable to repay the amounts due and payable thereunder, the lenders thereof could proceed against the collateral granted to them to secure such indebtedness. In the event Lionsgate’s lenders or noteholders accelerate the repayment of its indebtedness, Lionsgate and its subsidiaries may not have sufficient assets to repay that indebtedness.
Lionsgate’s variable rate indebtedness subjects it to interest rate risk, which could cause its debt service obligations to increase significantly.
Certain of Lionsgate’s borrowings, primarily borrowings under its senior secured revolving credit facility, and its film related obligations, are, and are expected to continue to be, at variable rates of interest and expose Lionsgate to interest rate risk. If interest rates were to increase, Lionsgate’s debt service obligations on the variable rate indebtedness would increase even though the amount borrowed remained the same, and its net income and cash flows, including cash available for servicing its indebtedness, will correspondingly decrease.
Risks Related to Tax Rules and Regulations
The Internal Revenue Service may not agree that Lionsgate should be treated as a non-U.S. corporation for U.S. federal tax purposes and may not agree that its U.S. affiliates should not be subject to certain adverse U.S. federal income tax rules.
Under current U.S. federal tax law, a corporation is generally considered for U.S. federal tax purposes to be a tax resident in the jurisdiction of its organization or incorporation. Because Lionsgate is incorporated outside of the U.S., it would generally be classified as a non-U.S. corporation (and, therefore, a non-U.S. tax resident) under these rules. However, Section 7874 of the Internal Revenue Code (the “Code”) (“Section 7874”) provides an exception to this general rule under which a non-U.S. incorporated entity may, in certain circumstances, be treated as a U.S. corporation (or surrogate foreign corporation) for U.S. federal tax purposes if it acquires a domestic entity (referred to as a “domestic entity acquisition”), and after the domestic entity acquisition, 80% or more (by vote or value) of the non-U.S. incorporated entity’s stock (60% or more for purposes of a surrogate foreign corporation determination) is held by former shareholders of the domestic entity by reason of holding stock in the domestic entity. This exception generally does not apply to situations in which, prior to the domestic entity acquisition, 80% or more (by vote and value) of the stock of the domestic entity was held directly or indirectly by a parent corporation (referred to as the “common parent”), and, after the domestic entity acquisition, the same common parent holds 80% or more (by vote and value) of the stock of the non-U.S. incorporated entity (referred to as the “internal group restructuring exception”).
There is limited guidance regarding the application of Section 7874, including the application of the rules to the facts as they currently exist. If Lionsgate were to be treated as a U.S. corporation for federal tax purposes, it could be subject to substantially greater U.S. tax liability than currently contemplated as a non-U.S. corporation. In addition, non-U.S. shareholders of Lionsgate would be subject to U.S. withholding tax on the gross amount of any dividends paid by us to such shareholders (subject to an exemption or reduced rate available under an applicable tax treaty). Alternatively, if Lionsgate were to be treated as a surrogate foreign corporation for federal tax purposes, it and its U.S. affiliates (including the U.S. affiliates historically owned by it) may, in some circumstances, be subject to certain adverse U.S. federal income tax rules (which, among other things, could retroactively increase its transition tax under Section 965 from 8%-15.5% to 35% (as well as that of its prospective U.S. acquiror as the case may be) and limit its ability to utilize certain U.S. tax attributes to offset U.S. taxable income, such as the use of net operating losses and certain tax credits, or to offset the gain resulting from certain transactions, such as from the transfer or license of property to a foreign related person during the 10-year period following the merger).
Future changes to U.S. and non-U.S. tax laws could adversely affect Lionsgate.
The U.S. Congress, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (“OECD”) and other government agencies in jurisdictions where Lionsgate and its affiliates will conduct business have had an extended focus on issues related to the taxation of multinational corporations. For the past several years, the primary focus has been in the area of “base erosion and profit shifting,” including situations where payments are made between affiliates from a jurisdiction with high tax rates to a jurisdiction with lower tax rates. As part of its so-called Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (“BEPS”) project, OECD and the G-20 developed changes to numerous long-standing international tax principles. More recently, countries are increasingly seeking ways to tax what is sometimes referred to as the digitalized economy. For example, in response to the increasing globalization and digitalization of trade and business operations, OECD is working on a proposal as an extension of its BEPS project to establish a global minimum corporate taxation rate. The rules are designed to ensure that large multinational groups pay corporate income taxes at the minimum rate of 15% in the countries where they operate. As of January 2025, 55 jurisdictions have enacted or introduced legislation to implement these rules, while an additional 10 jurisdictions have taken concrete steps toward doing so.
Tax laws are dynamic and subject to change as new laws are passed and new interpretations of the law are issued or applied. The U.S. Congress and various state legislatures are currently evaluating, or may in the future propose, tax legislation, including, at the federal level, new laws to address the expiration of provisions enacted under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, the timing and substance of which remain uncertain. Many countries in the European Union, as well as a number of other countries and organizations such as OECD, are increasingly scrutinizing the tax positions of companies and actively considering changes to existing tax laws that, if enacted, could increase its tax obligations in countries where it does business. For example, the OECD has urged its member countries to raise taxes to protect against future fiscal risks attributed to high deficit and debt levels. There can be no assurance that Canadian federal income tax laws, the judicial interpretation thereof, or the administrative policies and assessing practices of the Canada Revenue Agency will not be changed in a manner that adversely affects Lionsgate or the holders of Lionsgate new common shares. If U.S. or other foreign tax authorities change applicable tax laws, its overall taxes could increase, and its business, financial condition or results of operations may be adversely impacted.
Changes in foreign, state and local tax incentives may increase the cost of original programming content to such an extent that they are no longer feasible.
Original programming requires substantial financial commitment, which can occasionally be offset by foreign, state or local tax incentives. However, there is a risk that the tax incentives will not remain available for the duration of a series. If tax incentives are no longer available or reduced substantially, it may result in increased costs for it to complete the production, or make the production of additional seasons more expensive. If Lionsgate is unable to produce original programming content on a cost-effective basis its business, financial condition and results of operations would be materially adversely affected.
Lionsgate’s tax rate is uncertain and may vary from expectations.
There is no assurance that Lionsgate will be able to maintain any particular worldwide effective corporate tax rate because of uncertainty regarding the tax policies in the jurisdictions in which it and its affiliates operate. Lionsgate’s actual effective tax rate may vary from its expectations, and such variance may be material. Additionally, tax laws or their implementation and applicable tax authority practices in any particular jurisdiction could change in the future, possibly on a retroactive basis, and any such change could have an adverse impact on Lionsgate and its affiliates.
Legislative or other governmental action in the U.S. could adversely affect Lionsgate’s business.
Legislative action may be taken by the U.S. Congress that, if ultimately enacted, could limit the availability of tax benefits or deductions that Lionsgate expects to claim, override tax treaties upon which it expects to rely, or otherwise increase the taxes that the U.S. imposes on Lionsgate’s worldwide operations. Such changes could materially adversely affect Lionsgate’s effective tax rate and/or require it to take further action, at potentially significant expense, to seek to preserve its effective tax rate. In addition, if proposals were enacted that had the effect of limiting Lionsgate’s ability as a Canadian company to take advantage of tax treaties with the U.S., it could incur additional tax expense and/or otherwise incur business detriment.
Changes in, or interpretations of, tax rules and regulations, and changes in geographic operating results, may adversely affect Lionsgate’s effective tax rates.
Lionsgate is subject to income taxes in Canada, the U.S. and foreign tax jurisdictions. It also conducts business and financing activities between its entities in various jurisdictions and it is subject to complex transfer pricing regulations in the countries in which it operates. Although uniform transfer pricing standards are emerging in many of the countries in which it operates, there is still a relatively high degree of uncertainty and inherent subjectivity in complying with these rules. In addition, due to economic and political conditions, tax rates in various jurisdictions may be subject to significant change. Lionsgate’s future effective tax rates could be affected by changes in tax laws or regulations or the interpretation thereof (including those affecting the allocation of profits and expenses to differing jurisdictions), by changes in the amount of revenue or earnings that it derives from international sources in countries with high or low statutory tax rates, by changes in the valuation of its deferred tax assets and liabilities, by changes in the expected timing and amount of the release of any tax valuation allowance, or by the tax effects of stock-based compensation. Unanticipated changes in its effective tax rates could affect its future results of operations. Further, Lionsgate may be subject to examination of its income tax returns by federal, state, and foreign tax jurisdictions. Lionsgate regularly assesses the likelihood of outcomes resulting from possible examinations to determine the adequacy of its provision for income taxes. In making such assessments, it exercises judgment in estimating its provision for income taxes. While Lionsgate believes its estimates are reasonable, it cannot assure you that final determinations from any examinations will not be materially different from those reflected in its historical income tax provisions and accruals. Any adverse outcome from any examinations may have an adverse effect on its business and operating results, which could cause the market price of its securities to decline.

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ITEM 1B. UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS
ITEM 1B. UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS.
Not applicable.

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ITEM 2. PROPERTIES
ITEM 2. PROPERTIES.
Our corporate office is located at 250 Howe Street, 20th Floor, Vancouver, BC V6C 3R8. Our principal executive offices are located at 2700 Colorado Avenue, Santa Monica, California 90404, where we occupy 192,584 square feet (per a lease that expires in September 2029).
In addition, we lease the following properties:
•94,449 square feet at 134 Peter Street, Toronto, Canada (per a lease that expires June 2025);
•93,670 square feet at 12020 Chandler Blvd., Valley Village, California (per a lease that expires in December 2027);
•39,000 square feet at 2700 Pennsylvania Avenue, Santa Monica, California (per a lease that expires in August 2029);
•34,332 square feet at 530 Fifth Avenue, New York, New York (per a lease that expires in August 2025) (of which approximately 18,000 square feet is leased to Starz per a sublease that expires in August 2025);
•28,192 square feet at 15301 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks, California (per a lease that expires in December 2025);
•25,346 square feet at 9460 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills, California (per a lease that expires in February 2026);
•24,999 square feet at 495-517 Wellington Street West, Toronto, Ontario (per a lease that expires in December 2035);
•15,673 square feet at 45 Mortimer Street, London, United Kingdom (per a lease that expires in July 2029); and
•An aggregate of 20,610 square feet for properties located in Beijing, China (per a lease that expires in December 2025), Brentwood, California (per a lease that expires in April 2026), Leeds, United Kingdom (per leases that expire in April 2025, September 2025 and October 2027), Luxembourg City, Luxembourg (per a lease that expires in April 2027), Mumbai, India (per a lease that expires in December 2026), New York, New York (per a lease that expires in May 2030) and Toronto, Canada (per a lease that expires in June 2025).
We believe that our current facilities are adequate to conduct our business operations for the foreseeable future. We believe that we will be able to renew these leases on similar terms upon expiration. If it cannot renew, we believe that we could find other suitable premises without any material adverse impact on our operations

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ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
Item 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS.
From time to time, the Company is involved in certain claims and legal proceedings arising in the normal course of business. While the resolution of these matters cannot be predicted with certainty, we do not believe, based on current knowledge, that the outcome of any currently pending legal proceedings in which the Company is currently involved will have a material adverse effect on the Company's consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flow.
For a discussion of certain claims and legal proceedings, see Note 18 - Contingencies to our consolidated financial statements, which discussion is incorporated by reference into this Part I, Item 3, Legal Proceedings.

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ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURE
ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES.
Not Applicable.
PART II

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ITEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY
ITEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES.
Market Information
Our common shares, no par value, are listed on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) under the symbol “LION”.
Holders
As of May 26, 2025, there were approximately 345 shareholders of record.
Dividends
The timing, declaration, amount of and payment of any dividends is within the discretion of our Board of Directors and depends upon many factors, including our financial condition, earnings, capital requirements of our operating subsidiaries, covenants associated with certain of our debt service obligations, legal requirements, regulatory constraints, industry practice, ability to access capital markets and other factors deemed relevant by our Board of Directors. Moreover, if our Board of Directors determines to pay any dividend in the future, there can be no assurance that we will continue to pay such dividends or the amount of such dividends.
Securities Authorized for Issuance Under Equity Compensation Plans
The information required by this item is incorporated by reference to our Proxy Statement for our 2025 Annual and General Meeting of Stockholders to be filed with the SEC within 120 days after the end of the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025.
Taxation
The following is a general summary of certain Canadian federal income tax consequences to a person (a “Non-Canadian Holder”) who is the beneficial owner of the Company’s common shares and who, at all relevant times, for the purposes of the Income Tax Act (Canada) (the “ITA”) (i) is not, and is not deemed to be resident in Canada, (ii) does not, and is not deemed to, use or hold any common shares in, or in the course of, carrying on a business in Canada, (iii) deals at arm’s length, and is not affiliated, with the Company, (iv) is not a “foreign affiliate” (as defined in the ITA) of a person resident in Canada, and (v) has not received or acquired any common shares in connection with any employee stock option or executive compensation plan or otherwise in connection with employment. This summary does not apply to a Non-Canadian Holder that is an insurer or an “authorized foreign bank” within the meaning of the ITA. Such Non-Canadian Holders should seek tax advice from their advisors.
This summary is not intended to be, and should not be construed to be, legal or tax advice and no representation with respect to the tax consequences to any particular investor is made. The summary does not address any aspect of any provincial, state or local tax laws or the tax laws of any jurisdiction other than Canada. Accordingly, holders and prospective holders of common shares should consult with their own tax advisors for advice with respect to the income tax consequences to them, having regard to their own particular circumstances, including any consequences of an investment in common shares arising under any provincial, state or local tax laws or the tax laws of any jurisdiction other than Canada.
This summary is based upon the current provisions of the ITA, the regulations thereunder and the proposed amendments thereto publicly announced by, or on behalf of, the Minister of Finance (Canada) before the date hereof, the Canada-United States Tax Convention (1980), as amended (the “Canada-U.S. Tax Treaty”) and our understanding of the current administrative policies and assessing practices of the Canada Revenue Agency published in writing prior to the date hereof. No assurance may be given that any proposed amendment will be enacted in the form proposed, if at all. This summary does not otherwise take into account or anticipate any changes in law, whether by legislative, governmental or judicial action.
The following summary applies only to Non-Canadian Holders who hold their common shares as capital property. In general, common shares will be considered capital property of a holder where the holder is neither a trader nor dealer in securities, does not hold the common shares in the course of carrying on a business, and is not engaged in an adventure in the nature of trade in respect thereof. This summary does not apply to a Non-Canadian Holder that is a “financial institution” within the meaning of the mark-to-market rules contained in the ITA or to holders who have entered into a “dividend rental arrangement”, a “derivative forward agreement”, or a “synthetic disposition arrangement” as these terms are defined in the ITA.
For purposes of the ITA, any amount relating to the acquisition, holding, or disposition of common shares, including dividends, adjusted cost base and proceeds of disposition, must be expressed in Canadian dollars using the applicable rate of exchange (for purposes of the ITA) quoted by the Bank of Canada on the date such amounts arose, or such other rate of exchange as is acceptable to the Canada Revenue Agency.
Amounts in respect of common shares paid or credited or deemed to be paid or credited as, on account or in lieu of payment of, or in satisfaction of, dividends to a shareholder who is not a resident of Canada within the meaning of the ITA will generally be subject to Canadian non-resident withholding tax. Canadian withholding tax applies to dividends that are formally declared and paid by the Company and also to deemed dividends such as those that may be triggered by a cancellation of common shares if the cancellation occurs otherwise than as a result of a simple open market transaction. For either deemed or actual dividends, withholding tax is levied at a rate of 25%, which rate may be reduced pursuant to the terms of an applicable tax treaty between Canada and the country of residence of the non-resident shareholder. The Multilateral Convention to Implement Tax Treaty Related Measures to Prevent Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (the “MLI”), of which Canada is a signatory, affects many of Canada’s bilateral tax treaties (but not the Canada-U.S. Tax Treaty), including the ability to claim benefits thereunder. Affected Non-Canadian Holders should consult their own tax advisors in this regard. Under the Canada-U.S. Tax Treaty, for a Non-Canadian Holder who is the beneficial owner and who is a resident of the United States and entitled full benefits under the Canada-U.S. Tax Treaty, the rate of Canadian withholding tax applicable to dividends is generally reduced to 15%. Furthermore, where such beneficial owner of the dividends is a company that owns at least 10% of the voting shares of the company paying the dividends, the rate of such withholding is reduced to 5%.
In addition to the Canadian withholding tax on actual or deemed dividends, a Non-Canadian Holder also needs to consider the potential application of Canadian income tax on capital gains. A Non-Canadian Holder will generally not be subject to tax under the ITA in respect of any capital gain arising on an actual or deemed disposition of common shares (including, generally, on a purchase by the Company on the open market) unless at the time of disposition such shares constitute “taxable Canadian property” of the holder for purposes of the ITA and such Non-Canadian Holder is not entitled to relief under an applicable tax treaty. If the common shares are listed on a designated stock exchange (which includes the NYSE) at the time they are disposed
of, they will generally not constitute taxable Canadian property of a non-Canadian Holder unless, at any time during the 60-month period immediately preceding the disposition of the common shares, the Non-Canadian Holder, persons with whom such Non-Canadian Holder does not deal at arm's length, or the Non-Canadian Holder together with such non-arm's length persons, owned 25% or more of the issued shares of any class or series of the capital stock of the Company and at such time, more than 50% of the fair market value of the shares was derived from one or any combination of (i) real or immovable property situated in Canada, (ii) Canadian resource properties, (iii) timber resource properties, and (iv) options in respect of, interests in, or civil law rights in, such properties. Assuming that the common shares have never derived their value principally from any of the items listed in (i)-(iv) above, capital gains derived by a Non-Canadian Holder from the disposition of common shares will generally not be subject to tax in Canada.
Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
No common shares were purchased by us during the three months ended March 31, 2025.
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities
None.
Stock Performance Graph
The following graph compares the cumulative total shareholder return of Legacy Lionsgate Studios (formerly trading on the Nasdaq Stock Market under the symbol “LION”) and Lionsgate (currently trading on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “LION”) with those of the NYSE Composite Index and the S&P Movies & Entertainment Index for the period commencing May 13, 2024 and ending April 30, 2025. All values assume that $100 was invested on May 13, 2024 in Legacy Lionsgate Studios common shares and each applicable index and all dividends were reinvested.
The comparisons shown in the graph below are based on historical data and we caution that the stock price performance shown in the graph below is not indicative of, and is not intended to forecast, the potential future performance of Lionsgate common shares.
5/13/24 3/31/25 4/30/25
Lionsgate Studios Corp. $ 100.00 $ 73.38 $ 71.81
NYSE Composite $ 100.00 $ 112.40 $ 110.96
Dow Jones US Media Sector $ 100.00 $ 101.82 $ 95.81
The graph and related information are being furnished solely to accompany this Form 10-K pursuant to Item 201(e) of Regulation S-K. They shall not be deemed “soliciting materials” or to be “filed” with the SEC (other than as provided in Item 201), nor shall such information be incorporated by reference into any future filing under the Securities Act or the Exchange Act, except to the extent that we specifically incorporate it by reference into such filing.

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ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
ITEM 6. [Reserved].
LIONSGATE STUDIOS CORP.

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ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS.
This section of our Annual Report Form 10-K includes a discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operation for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2025 and 2024, and year-to-year comparisons between fiscal 2025 and fiscal 2024. A discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operation for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2023 and year-to-year comparisons between fiscal 2024 and fiscal 2023 can be found in “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations of the Studio Business of Lions Gate Entertainment Corp.” included as Exhibit 99.2 to Amendment No. 1 to the Form 8-K filed by Lionsgate Studios Holding Corp. on May 30, 2024. and is herein incorporated by reference.
Overview
Prior to the Starz Separation, as further discussed below, Lionsgate Studios Corp. (the “Company,” “Legacy Lionsgate Studios,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) was a subsidiary of Lions Gate Entertainment Corp (“Old Lionsgate” or “Parent”) which encompasses the motion picture and television studio operations (collectively referred to as the “Studio Business”) of Old Lionsgate.
The Studio Business consists of the Motion Picture and Television Production reportable segments, together with substantially all of Old Lionsgate’s corporate general and administrative costs. The Motion Picture segment consists of the development and production of feature films, acquisition of North American and worldwide distribution rights, North American theatrical, home entertainment and television distribution of feature films produced and acquired, and worldwide licensing of distribution rights to feature films produced and acquired. The Television Production segment consists of the development, production and worldwide distribution of television productions including television series, television movies and mini-series, and non-fiction programming. The Motion Picture segment includes the licensing of motion pictures and the Television Production segment includes the licensing of Starz original productions to the STARZ-branded premium global subscription platforms (the “Starz Business”). The Television Production segment also includes the ancillary market distribution of Starz original productions and licensed product. Additionally, the Television Production segment includes the results of operations of 3 Arts Entertainment, a talent management company.
Studio Separation and Business Combination
On May 13, 2024, Old Lionsgate consummated the transactions contemplated by that certain business combination agreement (the “Business Combination Agreement”), with Screaming Eagle Acquisition Corp., a Cayman Islands exempted company (“SEAC”), SEAC II Corp., a Cayman Islands exempted company and a wholly-owned subsidiary of SEAC (“New SEAC”), LG Sirius Holdings ULC, a British Columbia unlimited liability company and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Old Lionsgate (“Studio HoldCo”), LG Orion Holdings ULC, a British Columbia unlimited liability company and wholly-owned subsidiary of Old Lionsgate (“StudioCo”), and other affiliates of SEAC. Pursuant to the terms and conditions of the Business Combination Agreement, the Studio Business was combined with SEAC through a series of transactions, including an amalgamation of StudioCo and New SEAC under a Canadian plan of arrangement (the “Business Combination”). In connection with the closing of the Business Combination, New SEAC changed its name to “Lionsgate Studios Corp.” (referred to as “Legacy Lionsgate Studios”) and continues the existing business operations of the Studio Business of Old Lionsgate. The Company became a separate publicly traded company and its common shares, without par value (“Legacy LG Studios Common Shares”), commenced trading on Nasdaq under the symbol “LION” on May 14, 2024.
In connection with and prior to the Business Combination, Old Lionsgate and StudioCo entered into a separation agreement pursuant to which the assets and liabilities of the Studio Business were transferred to StudioCo such that StudioCo held, directly or indirectly, all of the assets and liabilities of the Studio Business (the “Studio Separation”).
The Business Combination has been accounted for as a reverse recapitalization in accordance with United States (“U.S.”) generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”). Under this method of accounting, SEAC was treated as the acquired company and the Studio Business was treated as the acquirer for financial reporting purposes. Accordingly, for accounting purposes, the financial statements of Legacy Lionsgate Studios represent a continuation of the financial statements of the Studio Business, with the Business Combination treated as the equivalent of the Studio Business issuing Legacy LG Studios Common Shares for the historical net assets of SEAC, substantially consisting of cash held in the trust account, accompanied by a recapitalization of the Studio Business equity. The historical net assets of SEAC were stated at fair value, which approximated historical cost, with no goodwill or other intangible assets recorded. Operations prior to the Business Combination are those of the Studio Business.
LIONSGATE STUDIOS CORP.
The Studio Business has been determined to be the accounting acquirer in the Business Combination because Old Lionsgate held a controlling financial interest.
As a result of the Business Combination and additional private investments in public equities (“PIPE”) financing discussed in Note 2, former SEAC public shareholders and founders and new common equity financing investors owned approximately 12.2% of Legacy LG Studios Common Shares. In addition to establishing the Studio Business as a standalone publicly-traded entity, the transaction resulted in approximately $330.0 million of gross proceeds to Old Lionsgate received at closing, including $254.3 million in PIPE financing. See Note 2, for additional information related to the Business Combination. The net proceeds from the transaction were used by the Company to pay down the Intercompany Note, see Note 8.
Starz Separation
On May 6, 2025, Old Lionsgate, through a series of transactions contemplated by a certain arrangement agreement, dated as of January 29, 2025, as amended by an amending agreement, dated as of March 12, 2025 (collectively, the “Arrangement Agreement”) completed the separation of the businesses of Legacy Lionsgate Studios, from the STARZ-branded premium subscription platform business (the “Starz Separation”). As a result of the Arrangement Agreement, the pre-transaction shareholders of Old Lionsgate own shares in two separately traded public companies: (1) New Lionsgate, which was renamed “Lionsgate Studios Corp.” (and herein after referred to as “Lionsgate”) and holds, directly and through subsidiaries, the Studio Business previously held by Old Lionsgate, and is owned by Old Lionsgate shareholders and Legacy Lionsgate Studios shareholders, and (2) Old Lionsgate, which was renamed “Starz Entertainment Corp.” and holds, directly and through subsidiaries, the Starz Business that was previously held by Old Lionsgate (see Note 22).
Notwithstanding the legal form of the Starz Separation, for accounting and financial reporting purposes, in accordance with U.S. GAAP, due to the relative significance of the Studio Business as compared to the Starz Business and the continued involvement of Old Lionsgate’s senior management with Lionsgate following the completion of the Starz Separation, Lionsgate (which holds the Lionsgate Studio Business) is considered the accounting spinnor or divesting entity and Starz (which holds the Starz Business) is considered the accounting spinnee or divested entity. As a result, Old Lionsgate will be the accounting predecessor to Lionsgate and the pro rata distribution of the Starz Business will be recorded through equity with no gain or loss recorded. The Starz Business will be reflected as discontinued operations in the financial statements of Lionsgate following the completion of the Starz Separation, beginning with the first quarter ending June 30, 2025. For periods following the Starz Separation, Lionsgate will reflect the historical financial position and results of operations of Old Lionsgate and as such, Old Lionsgate’s consolidated financial statements as of March 31, 2025 and 2024 and for each of the three years in the period ended March 31, 2025 as well as year-to-year comparisons between fiscal 2025 and fiscal 2024 are included as exhibit 99.1 to this Annual Report.
See also "Liquidity and Capital Resources” for discussion of the Starz Separation financing transactions.
Basis of Presentation
Upon the effective date of the Studio Separation, the Company’s financial statements are presented on a consolidated basis, as Old Lionsgate completed the contribution of the Studio Business on such date.
For periods prior to the Studio Separation, the Company operated as a segment of Old Lionsgate and not as a separate entity. The Company’s financial statements prior to the Studio Separation were prepared on a carve-out basis and were derived from Old Lionsgate’s consolidated financial statements and accounting records and reflect Studio Business’s combined historical financial position, results of operations and cash flows as they were historically managed in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Prior to the Studio Separation, a management approach was applied to determine the carve-out basis of presentation. In using the management approach, considerations over how the business operates were utilized to identify historical operations that should be presented within the carve-out financial statements.
For periods subsequent to the Studio Separation, the accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Legacy Lionsgate Studios and all of its majority-owned and controlled subsidiaries. The financial statements of the Company for all periods presented are referred to hereinafter as “consolidated financial statements”, but include the historical results of the Company prior to the Studio Separation that are presented on a carve-out basis.
LIONSGATE STUDIOS CORP.
All revenues and costs as well as assets and liabilities directly associated with the business activity of the Studio Business were included in the accompanying consolidated financial statements. Prior to the Studio Separation, revenues and costs associated with the Studio Business were specifically identifiable in the accounting records maintained by Old Lionsgate and primarily represent the revenue and costs used for the determination of segment profit of the Motion Picture and Television Production segments of Old Lionsgate. In addition, the Studio Business costs included an allocation of corporate general and administrative expense (inclusive of share-based compensation) which was allocated to the Studio Business as further discussed below. Other costs excluded from the Motion Picture and Television Production segment profit but relating to the Studio Business were generally specifically identifiable as costs of the Studio Business in the accounting records of Old Lionsgate and were included in the accompanying consolidated financial statements in periods prior to the Studio Separation.
In connection with the Business Combination, on May 9, 2024, Old Lionsgate and StudioCo entered into a shared services and overhead sharing agreement (the “Shared Services Agreement”) which took effect upon the closing of the Business Combination. The Shared Services Agreement facilitates the allocation to the Company of all corporate general and administrative expenses of Old Lionsgate, except for an amount of $10.0 million to be allocated annually to Old Lionsgate. The $10.0 million allocation of Old Lionsgate’s corporate general and administrative expenses to the Starz Business pursuant to the Shared Services Agreement is designed to reflect the portion of corporate expenses expended and reflective of the level of effort and costs incurred related to management oversight and services provided for the Starz Business post Studio Separation with consideration of the anticipated separation of the Starz Business.
The corporate general and administrative expenses that are allocated to the Company pursuant to the Shared Services Agreement include salaries and wages for certain executives and other corporate officers related to executive oversight, investor relations costs, costs for the maintenance of corporate facilities, and other common administrative support functions, including corporate accounting, finance and financial reporting, audit and tax costs, corporate and other legal support functions, and certain information technology and human resources. In addition, the Separation Agreement and the Shared Services Agreement provide that officers, employees and directors of the Company will continue to receive awards of equity and equity-based compensation pursuant to the existing plans of Old Lionsgate. Such awards will be treated as a capital contribution by Old Lionsgate to the Company, with the associated stock based compensation expense for such awards allocated to the Company, see Note 14.
For periods prior to the Studio Separation, the combined financial statements of the Studio Business included allocations of corporate general and administrative expenses (inclusive of share-based compensation) from Old Lionsgate related to the corporate and shared service functions historically provided by Old Lionsgate. These expenses were allocated to the Company on the basis of direct usage when identifiable, with the remainder allocated on a pro rata basis of consolidated Old Lionsgate revenue, payroll expense or other measures considered to be a reasonable reflection of the historical utilization levels of these services.
Management believes the assumptions underlying these consolidated financial statements, including the assumptions regarding the allocation of general and administrative expenses from Old Lionsgate to the Studio Business prior to the Studio Separation, are reasonable. See Note 21 for further detail of the allocations included in the consolidated financial statements.
In connection with the Business Combination, the Company entered into certain intercompany note arrangements, which mirrored the terms and amounts outstanding under Old Lionsgate’s credit facilities as previously reflected in the historical financial statements of the Studio Business prior to the Studio Separation, see Note 8.
Components of Results of Operations
Revenues
Our revenues are derived from the Motion Picture and Television Production segments, as described below. As mentioned above, we refer to our Motion Picture and Television Production segments collectively as our Studio Business. Our revenues are derived from the U.S., Canada, the United Kingdom and other foreign countries. None of the non-U.S. countries individually comprised greater than 10% of total revenues for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023.
LIONSGATE STUDIOS CORP.
Motion Picture: Our Motion Picture segment includes revenues derived from the following:
•Theatrical. Theatrical revenues are derived from the domestic theatrical release of motion pictures licensed to theatrical exhibitors on a picture-by-picture basis (distributed by us directly in the U.S. and through a sub-distributor in Canada). The revenues from Canada are reported net of distribution fees and release expenses of the Canadian sub-distributor. The financial terms that we negotiate with our theatrical exhibitors in the U.S. generally provide that we receive a percentage of the box office results. Theatrical revenues also include revenues from licenses to direct-to-platform customers where the initial license of a motion picture is to a direct-to-platform customer.
•Home Entertainment. Home entertainment revenues are derived from the sale or rental of our film productions and acquired or licensed films and certain television programs (including theatrical and direct-to-video releases) on packaged media and through digital media platforms (including pay-per-view and video-on-demand platforms, electronic sell through, and digital rental). In addition, we have revenue sharing arrangements with certain digital media platforms which generally provide that, in exchange for a nominal or no upfront sales price, we share in the rental or sales revenues generated by the platform on a title-by-title basis.
•Television. Television revenues are primarily derived from the licensing of our theatrical productions and acquired films to the linear pay, basic cable and free television markets. In addition, when a license in our traditional pay television window is made to a subscription video-on-demand (“SVOD”) or other digital platform, the revenues are included here.
•International. International revenues are derived from (1) licensing of our productions, acquired films, our catalog product and libraries of acquired titles to international distributors, on a territory-by-territory basis; and (2) the direct distribution of our productions, acquired films, and our catalog product and libraries of acquired titles in the United Kingdom.
•Other. Other revenues are derived from, among others, the licensing of our film and television and related content (games, music, location-based entertainment royalties, etc.) to other ancillary markets.
Television Production: Our Television Production segment includes revenues derived from the following:
•Television. Television revenues are derived from the licensing to domestic markets (linear pay, basic cable, free television and syndication) of scripted and unscripted series, television movies, mini-series and non-fiction programming. Television revenues also include revenue from licenses to SVOD platforms in which the initial license of a television series is to an SVOD platform. Television revenues include fixed fee arrangements as well as arrangements in which we earn advertising revenue from the exploitation of certain content on television networks.
•International. International revenues are derived from the licensing and syndication to international markets of scripted and unscripted series, television movies, mini-series and non-fiction programming.
•Home Entertainment. Home entertainment revenues are derived from the sale or rental of television production movies or series on packaged media and through digital media platforms.
•Other. Other revenues are derived from, among others, the licensing of our television programs to other ancillary markets, the sales and licensing of music from the television broadcasts of our productions, and from commissions and executive producer fees earned related to talent management.
Expenses
Our primary operating expenses include direct operating expenses, distribution and marketing expenses and general and administration expenses.
Direct operating expenses include amortization of film and television production or acquisition costs, participation and residual expenses, provision for doubtful accounts, and foreign exchange gains and losses.
Participation costs represent contingent consideration payable based on the performance of the film or television program to parties associated with the film or television program, including producers, writers, directors or actors. Residuals represent amounts payable to various unions or “guilds” such as the Screen Actors Guild - American Federation of Television and Radio Artists, Directors Guild of America, and Writers Guild of America, based on the performance of the film or television program in certain ancillary markets or based on the individual’s (i.e., actor, director, writer) salary level in the television market.
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Distribution and marketing expenses primarily include the costs of theatrical prints and advertising (“P&A”) and premium video-on-demand (“Premium VOD”) expense and of DVD/Blu-ray duplication and marketing. Theatrical P&A includes the costs of the theatrical prints delivered to theatrical exhibitors and the advertising and marketing cost associated with the theatrical release of the picture. Premium VOD expense represents the advertising and marketing cost associated with the Premium VOD release of the picture. DVD/Blu-ray duplication represents the cost of the DVD/Blu-ray product and the manufacturing costs associated with creating the physical products. DVD/Blu-ray marketing costs represent the cost of advertising the product at or near the time of its release or special promotional advertising.
General and administration expenses include salaries and other overhead. Following the Studio Separation, the Shared Services Agreement facilitates the allocation of substantially all corporate general and administrative expenses to the Company, including salaries and wages for certain executives and other corporate officers related to executive oversight, investor relations costs, costs for the maintenance of corporate facilities, and other common administrative support functions, including corporate accounting, finance and financial reporting, audit and tax costs, corporate and other legal support functions, and certain information technology and human resources. Prior to the Studio Separation, general and administrative expenses included allocations for certain general and administrative expenses from Old Lionsgate related to certain corporate and shared service functions historically provided by Old Lionsgate. See “Basis of Presentation” above, Note 1 and Note 21 to our consolidated financial statements for further details on the Shared Services Agreement and our methodology for allocating these costs for periods prior to the Studio Separation.
For the fiscal years ended March 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, total Old Lionsgate corporate general and administrative expenses were $123.2 million, $136.1 million and $122.9 million, respectively, of which $120.9 million, $110.6 million, and $100.8 million, respectively, was allocated to the Company.
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES
Our accounting policies are more fully described in Note 1 to our consolidated financial statements. As disclosed in Note 1 to our consolidated financial statements, the preparation of our financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates, judgments and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. The application of the following accounting policies, which are important to our financial position and results of operations, requires significant judgments and estimates on the part of management. As described more fully below, these estimates bear the risk of change due to the inherent uncertainty of the estimate. In some cases, changes in the accounting estimates are reasonably likely to occur from period to period. Accordingly, actual results could differ materially from our estimates. To the extent that there are material differences between these estimates and actual results, our financial condition or results of operations will be affected. We base our estimates on past experience and other assumptions that we believe are reasonable under the circumstances, and we evaluate these estimates on an ongoing basis. We believe that the following discussion addresses our most critical accounting policies, which are those that are most important to the portrayal of our financial condition and results of operations and require management’s most difficult, subjective and complex judgments.
Accounting for Films and Television Programs
Capitalized costs for films or television programs are predominantly monetized individually.
Amortization. Film cost amortization as well as participations and residuals expense are based on management’s estimates. Costs of acquiring and producing films and television programs and of acquired libraries are amortized and estimated liabilities for participations and residuals costs are accrued using the individual-film-forecast method, based on the ratio of the current period’s revenues to management’s estimated remaining total gross revenues to be earned (“ultimate revenue”). Management’s judgment is required in estimating ultimate revenue and the costs to be incurred throughout the life of each film or television program.
Management estimates ultimate revenues based on historical experience with similar titles or the title genre, the general public appeal of the cast, audience test results when available, actual performance (when available) at the box office or in markets currently being exploited, and other factors such as the quality and acceptance of motion pictures or programs that our competitors release into the marketplace at or near the same time, critical reviews, general economic conditions and other tangible and intangible factors, many of which we do not control and which may change.
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For motion pictures, ultimate revenue includes estimates over a period not to exceed ten years following the date of initial release of the motion picture. The most sensitive factor affecting our estimate of ultimate revenues for a film intended for theatrical release is the film’s theatrical box office performance, as subsequent revenues from the licensing and sale in other markets have historically been highly correlated to its theatrical box office performance. After a film’s release, our estimates of revenue from succeeding markets are revised based on historical relationships and an analysis of current market trends.
For an episodic television series, the period over which ultimate revenues are estimated cannot exceed ten years following the date of delivery of the first episode, or, if still in production, five years from the date of delivery of the most recent episode, if later. The most sensitive factors affecting our estimate of ultimate revenues for a television series is whether the series will be ordered for a subsequent season and estimates of revenue in secondary markets other than the initial license fee, which may depend on a number of factors, including, among others, the ratings or viewership the program achieves on the customers’ platforms. The initial estimate of ultimate revenue may include estimates of revenues outside of the initial license window (i.e., international, home entertainment and other distribution platforms) and are based on historical experience for similar programs (genre, duration, etc.) and the estimated number of seasons of the series. Ultimates of revenue beyond the initial license fee are generally higher for programs that have been or are expected to be ordered for multiple seasons. We regularly monitor the performance of each season, and evaluate whether impairment indicators are present (i.e., low ratings, cancellations or the season is not reordered), and based upon our review, we revise our estimates as needed and perform an impairment assessment if impairment indicators are present (see below).
For titles included in acquired libraries, ultimate revenue includes estimates over a period not to exceed twenty years following the date of acquisition.
Due to the inherent uncertainties involved in making such estimates of ultimate revenues and expenses, these estimates have differed in the past from actual results and are likely to differ to some extent in the future from actual results. In addition, in the normal course of our business, some films and titles are more successful or less successful than anticipated. Management regularly reviews and revises when necessary its ultimate revenue and cost estimates, which may result in a change in the rate of amortization of film costs and participations and residuals and/or a write-down of all or a portion of the unamortized costs of the film or television program to its estimated fair value (see below).
An increase in the estimate of ultimate revenue will generally result in a lower amortization rate and, therefore, less film and television program amortization expense, while a decrease in the estimate of ultimate revenue will generally result in a higher amortization rate and, therefore, higher film and television program amortization expense, and also periodically results in an impairment requiring a write-down of the film cost to the title’s fair value. These write-downs are included in amortization expense within direct operating expenses in our consolidated statements of operations. See further discussion below under Impairment Assessment.
Impairment Assessment. An individual film or television program is evaluated for impairment when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the fair value of an individual film is less than its unamortized cost. If the result of the impairment test indicates that the carrying value exceeds the estimated fair value, an impairment charge will then be recorded for the amount of the difference.
Estimate of Fair Value. The fair value is determined based on a discounted cash flow analysis of the cash flows directly attributable to the title. For motion pictures intended for theatrical release, the discounted cash flow analysis used in the impairment evaluation prior to theatrical release is subjective and the key inputs include estimates of future anticipated revenues and estimates of box office performance, which may differ from future actual results. These estimates are based in part on the historical performance of similar films, test audience results when available, information regarding competing film releases, and critic reviews. As discussed in Note 4 to the consolidated financial statements, the unamortized balance related to completed and not released and in progress theatrical films was $680.9 million at March 31, 2025. For television programs, the discounted cash flow analysis used in the impairment evaluation includes key inputs such as estimates of future anticipated revenue, as discussed above. See further discussion of Valuation Assumptions below.
Valuation Assumptions. The discounted cash flow analysis includes cash flows estimates of ultimate revenue and costs as well as a discount rate (a Level 3 fair value measurement, see Note 11 to our consolidated financial statements). The discount rate utilized in the discounted cash flow analysis is based on the weighted average cost of capital of the Company plus a risk premium representing the risk associated with producing a particular film or television program. Estimates of future revenue involve measurement uncertainty and it is therefore possible that reductions in the carrying value of investment in films and television programs may be required as a consequence of changes in management’s future revenue estimates.
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Revenue Recognition. Our Motion Picture and Television Production segments generate revenue principally from the licensing of content in domestic theatrical exhibition, home entertainment (e.g., digital media), television, and international market places.
Our content licensing arrangements include fixed fee and minimum guarantee arrangements, and sales or usage based royalties. Our fixed fee or minimum guarantee licensing arrangements in the television, digital media and international markets may, in some cases, include multiple titles, multiple license periods (windows) with a substantive period in between the windows, rights to exploitation in different media, or rights to exploitation in multiple territories, which may be considered distinct performance obligations. When these performance obligations are considered distinct, the fixed fee or minimum guarantee in the arrangement is allocated to the title, window, media right or territory as applicable, based on estimates of relative standalone selling prices. The amounts related to each performance obligation (i.e., title, window, media or territory) are recognized when the content has been delivered, and the window for the exploitation right in that territory has begun, which is the point in time at which the customer is able to begin to use and benefit from the content.
Sales or usage based royalties represent amounts due to us based on the “sale” or “usage” of our content by the customer, and revenues are recognized at the later of when the subsequent sale or usage occurs, or the performance obligation to which some or all the sales or usage-based royalty has been allocated has been satisfied (or partially satisfied). Generally, when we license completed content (with standalone functionality, such as a movie, or television show), our performance obligation will be satisfied prior to the sale or usage. When we license intellectual property that does not have stand-alone functionality (e.g., brands, themes, logos, etc.), our performance obligation is generally satisfied in the same period as the sale or usage. The actual amounts due to us under these arrangements are generally not reported to us until after the close of the reporting period. We record revenue under these arrangements for the amounts due and not yet reported to us based on estimates of the sales or usage of these customers and pursuant to the terms of the contracts. Such estimates are based on information from our customers, historical experience with similar titles in that market or territory, the performance of the title in other markets and/or available data in the industry. While we believe these estimates are reasonable estimates of the amounts due under these arrangements, such estimated amounts could differ from the actual amounts to be subsequently reported by the customer, which could be higher or lower than our estimates, and could result in an adjustment to revenues in future periods.
Revenue from the theatrical release of feature films are treated as sales or usage-based royalties and recognized starting at the exhibition date and based on our participation in box office receipts of the theatrical exhibitor.
Digital media revenue sharing arrangements are recognized as sales or usage based royalties.
Revenue from commissions are recognized as such services are provided.
Goodwill. At March 31, 2025, the carrying value of goodwill was $808.5 million. Goodwill is allocated to our reporting units, which are our operating segments or one level below our operating segments (component level). Reporting units are determined by the discrete financial information available for the component and whether that information is regularly reviewed by segment management. Components are aggregated into a single reporting unit if they share similar economic characteristics. Our reporting units for purposes of goodwill impairment testing, along with their respective goodwill balances at March 31, 2025, were Motion Picture (goodwill of $397 million), and our Television (goodwill of $319 million) and Talent Management (goodwill of $93 million) businesses, both of which are part of our Television Production segment.
Goodwill is not amortized but is reviewed for impairment each fiscal year or between the annual tests if an event occurs or circumstances change that indicates it is more-likely-than-not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying value. We perform our annual impairment test as of January 1 in each fiscal year. A goodwill impairment loss would be recognized for the amount that the carrying amount of a reporting unit exceeds its fair value. An entity may perform a qualitative assessment of the likelihood of the existence of a goodwill impairment. The qualitative assessment is an evaluation, based on all identified events and circumstances which impact the fair value of the reporting unit of whether or not it is more-likely-than-not that the fair value is less than the carrying value of the reporting unit. If we believe that as a result of our qualitative assessment it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is greater than its carrying amount, a quantitative impairment test is not required but may be performed at the option of the Company. A quantitative assessment requires determining the fair value of our reporting units. The determination of fair value requires considerable judgment and requires assumptions and estimates of many factors, including revenue and market growth, operating margins and cash flows, market multiples and discount rates.
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In performing a quantitative assessment of goodwill, we determine the fair value of our reporting units by using a combination of discounted cash flow (“DCF”) analyses and market-based valuation methodologies. The models rely on significant judgments and assumptions surrounding general market and economic conditions, short-term and long-term growth rates, discount rates, income tax rates, and detailed management forecasts of future cash flow and operating margin projections, and other assumptions, all of which are based on our internal forecasts of future performance as well as historical trends. The market-based valuation method utilizes EBITDA multiples from guideline public companies operating in similar industries and a control premium. The results of these valuation methodologies are weighted as to their relative importance and a single fair value is determined. The fair value of our reporting units is reconciled to the market value of our equity, determined based on the average prices of our common shares just prior to the period end. Fair value determinations require considerable judgment and are sensitive to changes in underlying assumptions and factors. As a result, there can be no assurance that the estimates and assumptions made for purposes of the annual or interim goodwill impairment tests will prove to be an accurate prediction of the future.
Goodwill Impairment Assessments:
For our annual goodwill impairment test for fiscal 2025, given the length of time since our last quantitative assessment and considering the separation of the Studio Business from the Starz Business, we performed quantitative goodwill impairment assessments for all of our reporting units (Motion Picture, and our Television and Talent Management businesses, both of which are part of our Television Production segment), based on the most recent data and expected growth trends, using a combination of DCF analyses and market-based valuation methodologies to estimate the fair value of the Company's reporting units. The DCF analysis components of the fair value estimates were determined primarily by discounting estimated future cash flows, which included weighted average perpetual nominal growth rates ranging from 2.0% to 3.5%, at a weighted average cost of capital (discount rate) ranging from 8.5% to 10.0%, which considered the risk of achieving the projected cash flows, including the risk applicable to the reporting unit, industry and market as a whole. Based on our quantitative impairment assessment, the Company determined that the fair value of our reporting units significantly exceeded the carrying values for all of our reporting units with a remaining goodwill balance.
Management will continue to monitor all of its reporting units for further changes in the business environment that could impact the recoverability in future periods. The recoverability of goodwill is dependent upon the continued growth of revenue and cash flows from our business activities. Examples of events or circumstances that could result in changes to the underlying key assumptions and judgments used in our goodwill impairment tests, and ultimately impact the estimated fair value of our reporting units may include the global economy; consumer consumption levels of our content; adverse macroeconomic conditions related to higher inflation and interest rates and currency rate fluctuations, and the impact on the global economy from wars, terrorism and multiple international conflicts, and future bank failures; volatility in the equity and debt markets which could result in higher weighted-average cost of capital; capital market transactions; the duration and potential impact of strikes of unions, on our ability to produce, acquire and distribute our content; the commercial success of our television programming and motion pictures; our continual contractual relationships with our customers; and changes in consumer behavior. If our assumptions are not realized, it is possible that additional impairment charges may need to be recorded in the future.
Corporate expense allocation. For periods prior to the Studio Separation, Old Lionsgate’s corporate general and administrative functions and costs provided oversight over both the Starz Business and the Studio Business. These functions and costs include, but are not limited to, salaries and wages for certain executives and other corporate officers related to executive oversight, investor relations costs, costs for the maintenance of corporate facilities, and other common administrative support functions, including corporate accounting, finance and financial reporting, audit and tax costs, corporate and other legal support functions, and certain information technology and human resources. Accordingly, for periods prior to the Studio Separation, the consolidated financial statements of the Studio Business include allocations of certain general and administrative expenses from Old Lionsgate of $14.2 million, $110.6 million, and $100.8 million for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023, respectively, related to these corporate and shared service functions historically provided by Old Lionsgate.
The allocation of costs to the Studio Business were subjective and required judgment. The allocations of general and administrative expenses to the Studio Business were on the basis of direct usage when identifiable, with the remainder allocated on a pro rata basis of consolidated Old Lionsgate revenue, payroll expense or other measures management considered to be a reasonable reflection of the estimated historical utilization levels of these services. Following the Studio Separation, $106.7 million of Old Lionsgate’s corporate general and administrative costs were allocated to the Company pursuant to the Shared Services Agreement. In aggregate, allocations of Old Lionsgate’s corporate general and administrative costs to the Company represent approximately 98.0%, 80.1%, and 80.2% for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023, respectively, of
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total Old Lionsgate corporate general and administrative expense. See Components of Results of Operations-Expenses above for further information.
Income Taxes. We are subject to federal and state income taxes in the U.S. and in several foreign jurisdictions. We record deferred tax assets related to net operating loss carryforwards and certain temporary differences, net of applicable reserves in each jurisdiction. We recognize a future tax benefit to the extent that realization of such benefit is more likely than not on a jurisdiction-by-jurisdiction basis; otherwise, a valuation allowance is applied. In order to realize the benefit of our deferred tax assets, we will need to generate sufficient taxable income in the future in each of the jurisdictions which have these deferred tax assets. However, the assessment as to whether there will be sufficient taxable income in a jurisdiction to realize our net deferred tax assets in that jurisdiction is an estimate which could change in the future depending primarily upon the actual performance of our Company. We will be required to continually evaluate the more likely than not assessment that our net deferred tax assets will be realized, and if operating results deteriorate in a particular jurisdiction, we may need to record a valuation allowance for all or a portion of our deferred tax assets through a charge to our income tax benefit (provision). As of March 31, 2025, we maintained a valuation allowance of $686.6 million against certain U.S. and foreign deferred tax assets that may not be realized on a more likely than not basis.
Our effective tax rates differ from the U.S. federal statutory income tax rate and is affected by many factors, including the overall level of income (loss) before taxes and its mix across the jurisdictions in which conduct operations, any changes in tax laws and regulations, changes in valuation allowances against our deferred tax assets, changes in unrecognized tax benefits, tax planning strategies available to us, and other discrete items.
For periods prior to the Business Combination (including the period from April 1, 2024, through May 13, 2024), income taxes were calculated on a separate tax return basis. The separate tax return method applies the accounting guidance for income taxes to the standalone financial statements as if the Company was a separate taxpayer and standalone enterprise. The Company’s U.S. operations, and certain of its non-U.S. operations historically were included in the income tax returns of Old Lionsgate or its subsidiaries that may not be part of the Company. Management believes the assumptions supporting the Company’s allocation and presentation of income taxes on a separate tax return basis for the periods prior to the Business Combination to be reasonable.
For periods following the Business Combination (including the period from May 14, 2024, through March 31, 2025), income taxes were calculated by applying an estimated effective income tax rate to the Company’s ordinary income (loss), adjusted for the income tax effects of items that related discretely to the period, if any. Following the Business Combination, certain tax attributes (including U.S. federal net operating losses) were statutorily allocated from Old Lionsgate to the legal entities comprising the Studio Business, and were available for use.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
See Note 1 to the accompanying consolidated financial statements for a discussion of recent accounting guidance.
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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Fiscal 2025 Compared to Fiscal 2024
Consolidated Results of Operations
The following table sets forth our consolidated results of operations for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2025 and 2024. Due to the acquisition of eOne, fiscal 2024 includes the results of operations of eOne from the acquisition date of December 27, 2023, see Note 3 to our consolidated financial statements for further details.
Year Ended
March 31, Change
2025 2024 Amount Percent
(Amounts in millions)
Revenues
Studio Business
Motion Picture (1)
$ 1,589.7 $ 1,656.3 $ (66.6) (4.0) %
Television Production (2)
1,605.8 1,330.1 275.7 20.7 %
Total revenues 3,195.5 2,986.4 209.1 7.0 %
Expenses:
Direct operating 2,210.0 1,886.7 323.3 17.1 %
Distribution and marketing 395.9 462.3 (66.4) (14.4) %
General and administration 344.6 349.2 (4.6) (1.3) %
Depreciation and amortization 17.8 15.6 2.2 14.1 %
Restructuring and other 102.6 132.9 (30.3) (22.8) %
Total expenses 3,070.9 2,846.7 224.2 7.9 %
Operating income 124.6 139.7 (15.1) (10.8) %
Interest expense (242.5) (222.5) (20.0) 9.0 %
Interest and other income 14.8 19.2 (4.4) (22.9) %
Other gains (losses), net (11.8) (20.0) 8.2 (41.0) %
Loss on extinguishment of debt (1.8) (1.3) (0.5) 38.5 %
Gain on investments, net - 3.5 (3.5) (100.0) %
Equity interests income 4.3 8.7 (4.4) (50.6) %
Loss before income taxes (112.4) (72.7) (39.7) 54.6 %
Income tax provision (14.5) (34.2) 19.7 (57.6) %
Net loss (126.9) (106.9) (20.0) 18.7 %
Less: Net loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests (1.6) $ 13.4 (15.0) (111.9) %
Net loss attributable to Lionsgate Studios Corp. shareholders $ (128.5) $ (93.5) $ (35.0) 37.4 %
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(1)Motion Picture revenues for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2025 and 2024, includes $203.3 million and $128.2 million, respectively, of revenues from licensing Motion Picture segment product to the Starz Business.
(2)Television Production revenues for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2025 and 2024, includes $416.4 million and $417.7 million, respectively, of revenues from licensing Television Production segment product to the Starz Business.
Revenues. Consolidated revenues increased $209.1 million in fiscal 2025. Revenues for fiscal 2025 included approximately $591.9 million from eOne (reflecting a full fiscal year of revenues from eOne), as compared to approximately $113.8 million in fiscal 2024, reflecting revenues from the acquisition date of December 27, 2023.
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Motion Picture revenue decreased $66.6 million in fiscal 2025 due to lower home entertainment and theatrical revenue primarily due to revenue in fiscal 2024 from John Wick: Chapter 4 and The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes, offset by increased international and television revenue. Motion Picture revenues for fiscal 2025 included approximately $123.4 million of revenues from eOne, as compared to approximately $19.5 million in fiscal 2024 from the acquisition date of December 27, 2023. Motion Picture revenue included $203.3 million of revenue from licensing Motion Picture segment product to the Starz Business, representing an increase of $75.1 million from fiscal 2024.
Television Production revenue increased $275.7 million due to increased domestic television revenue reflecting the inclusion of a full fiscal year of revenues from eOne in fiscal 2025, as well as increased other, and international revenue, which was partially offset by lower home entertainment digital revenue. Television Production revenues for fiscal 2025 included approximately $468.5 million of revenues from eOne, as compared to approximately $94.3 million in fiscal 2024 from the acquisition date of December 27, 2023. Television Production revenue included $416.4 million of revenue from licensing Television Production segment product to the Starz Business, representing a decrease of $1.3 million from fiscal 2024.
See further discussion in the Segment Results of Operations section below.
Direct Operating Expenses. Direct operating expenses by segment were as follows for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2025 and 2024:
Year Ended March 31,
2025 2024 Change
Amount % of Segment Revenues Amount % of Segment Revenues Amount Percent
(Amounts in millions)
Direct operating expenses
Motion Picture $ 824.2 51.8 % $ 796.0 48.1 % $ 28.2 3.5 %
Television Production 1,369.3 85.3 % 1,090.1 82.0 % 279.2 25.6 %
Other 16.5 nm 0.6 nm 15.9 nm
$ 2,210.0 69.2 % $ 1,886.7 63.2 % $ 323.3 17.1 %
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Direct operating expenses increased in fiscal 2025, due to higher direct operating expenses of the Television Production segment due to increased revenues from Television Production and higher direct operating expenses as a percentage of revenue of the Motion Picture segment driven by the performance and costs of the titles released during the fiscal year, in particular, Borderlands, which resulted in higher direct operating cost in relation to revenue. See further discussion in the Segment Results of Operations section below.
Other. Other direct operating expense in fiscal 2025 includes rent cost for production facilities that were unutilized as a result of the industry strikes amounting to $18.6 million, which was not allocated to the segments, and is included in direct operating expense. In addition, other direct operating expense in fiscal 2025 and 2024 includes COVID related charges, if any, net of insurance recoveries.
Distribution and Marketing Expenses. Distribution and marketing expenses by segment were as follows for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2025 and 2024:
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Year Ended March 31,
Change
2025 2024 Amount Percent
(Amounts in millions)
Distribution and marketing expenses
Motion Picture $ 357.8 $ 427.0 $ (69.2) (16.2) %
Television Production 38.1 35.3 2.8 7.9 %
$ 395.9 $ 462.3 $ (66.4) (14.4) %
U.S. theatrical P&A and Premium VOD expense included in Motion Picture distribution and marketing expense $ 231.7 $ 277.7 $ (46.0) (16.6) %
Distribution and marketing expenses decreased in fiscal 2025 and primarily reflects lower Motion Picture theatrical P&A and Premium VOD expense associated with the theatrical slate releases in fiscal 2025, and lower Motion Picture home entertainment distribution and marketing expense. See further discussion in the Segment Results of Operations section below.
General and Administrative Expenses. General and administrative expenses by segment were as follows for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2025 and 2024:
Year Ended
March 31, Change
2025 % of Revenues 2024 % of Revenues Amount Percent
(Amounts in millions)
General and administrative expenses
Motion Picture $ 100.1 $ 113.9 $ (13.8) (12.1) %
Television Production 61.9 57.9 4.0 6.9 %
Corporate allocations from Old Lionsgate, excluding allocation of share-based compensation expense 120.9 110.6 10.3 9.3 %
Share-based compensation expense 53.0 54.8 (1.8) (3.3) %
Purchase accounting and related adjustments 8.7 12.0 (3.3) (27.5) %
Total general and administrative expenses $ 344.6 10.8 % $ 349.2 11.7 % $ (4.6) (1.3) %
General and administrative expenses decreased in fiscal 2025, resulting from decreased Motion Picture general and administrative expenses, purchase accounting and related adjustments and share-based compensation expense, partially offset by increased corporate general and administrative expenses and Television Production general and administrative expenses. Studio Business general and administrative expenses for fiscal 2025 included approximately $23.8 million from eOne, as compared to approximately $7.5 million in fiscal 2024 from the acquisition date of December 27, 2023. See further discussion in the Segment Results of Operations section below.
As discussed in Components of Results of Operations, following the Studio Separation, the Shared Services Agreement facilitates the allocation of substantially all corporate general and administrative expenses to the Company. For periods prior to the Studio Separation, the Company has been allocated a portion of Old Lionsgate’s total corporate expenses which are included in general and administrative expenses. Corporate general and administrative expenses increased approximately $10.3 million, or 9.3%, primarily due to increases in professional fees and salaries and related expenses and corporate general and administrative expenses from eOne. Corporate general and administrative expenses for fiscal 2025 included approximately $12.0 million from eOne, as compared to approximately $4.0 million in fiscal 2024 from the acquisition date of December 27, 2023.
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Certain of our employees participate in the share-based compensation plans sponsored by Old Lionsgate. For periods prior to the Studio Separation, Old Lionsgate share-based compensation awards granted to employees of the Company were reflected in parent net investment within the consolidated statements of equity (deficit) at the time they are expensed in the consolidated statements of operations. The following table presents share-based compensation expense by financial statement line item:
Year Ended
March 31,
2025 2024
(Amounts in millions)
Share-based compensation is comprised of:
Studio employee share-based compensation expense $ 29.1 $ 39.8
Allocation of Old Lionsgate corporate and shared employee share-based compensation expense 23.9 15.0
Total share-based compensation included in general and administrative expense 53.0 54.8
Restructuring and other(1)
4.9 7.7
Total share-based compensation expense $ 57.9 $ 62.5
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(1)Represents share-based compensation expense included in restructuring and other expenses reflecting the impact of the acceleration of vesting schedules for equity awards pursuant to certain severance arrangements.
Purchase accounting and related adjustments in fiscal 2025 and 2024 include the expense associated with the noncontrolling equity interests in the distributable earnings related to 3 Arts Entertainment. Amounts in fiscal 2024 also include the non-cash charge for the amortization of the recoupable portion of the purchase price (through May 2023) related to 3 Arts Entertainment. These amounts are accounted for as compensation and are included in general and administrative expense. The noncontrolling equity interests in the distributable earnings of 3 Arts Entertainment are reflected as an expense rather than noncontrolling interest in the consolidated statement of operations due to the relationship to continued employment. Purchase accounting and related adjustments decreased $3.3 million, or 27.5%, primarily due to lower noncontrolling equity interests in the distributable earnings related to 3 Arts Entertainment of $2.0 million associated with a lower noncontrolling interest ownership percentage as a result of our acquisition of an additional interest in 3 Arts Entertainment (see Note 12 to our consolidated financial statements). In addition, purchase accounting and related adjustments decreased due to lower amortization of the recoupable portion of the purchase price of 3 Arts Entertainment of $1.3 million, due to the amortization period ending in May 2023.
Depreciation and Amortization Expense. Depreciation and amortization of $17.8 million for fiscal 2025 increased $2.2 million from $15.6 million in fiscal 2024.
Restructuring and Other. Restructuring and other decreased $30.3 million in fiscal 2025 as compared to fiscal 2024, and includes restructuring and severance costs and certain transaction and other costs, when applicable. Restructuring and other costs were as follows for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2025 and 2024 (see Note 16 to our consolidated financial statements):
Year Ended March 31, Change
2025 2024 Amount Percent
(Amounts in millions)
Restructuring and other:
Content and other impairments(1)
$ 26.1 $ 12.8 $ 13.3 103.9 %
Severance(2)
37.0 35.2 1.8 5.1 %
Transaction and other costs(3)
39.5 84.9 (45.4) (53.5) %
$ 102.6 $ 132.9 $ (30.3) (22.8) %
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(1)Amounts in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025 include content impairments of $7.7 million related to the Motion Picture and Television Production segments associated with exiting local production in certain international territories. In addition, amounts in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025 also include impairments of certain operating lease right-of-use and leasehold improvement assets related to the Television Production segment associated with facility leases that will no longer be utilized by the Company primarily related to the integration of eOne. Content and other impairments in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024 include $12.8 million of development costs written off in connection with changes in strategy in the Television Production segment as a result of the acquisition of eOne.
(2)Severance costs were primarily related to restructuring, acquisition integration activities and other cost-saving initiatives. In fiscal 2025, in connection with the Company's current restructuring plan, approximately 8% of its eligible U.S. employees elected to take advantage of voluntary severance and early retirement packages. A total of approximately $26.0 million in severance expense was incurred under the voluntary severance program and was recognized in restructuring and other in fiscal 2025. In the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024, amounts were due to restructuring activities including integration of the acquisition of eOne, and our Motion Picture and Television Production segments.
(3)Transaction and other costs in the fiscal years ended March 31, 2025 and 2024 reflect transaction, integration and legal costs associated with certain strategic transactions, and restructuring activities and also include costs associated with legal and other matters. In fiscal 2025 and fiscal 2024, amounts include costs associated with the separation of the Starz Business from the Studio Business, and acquisition and integration costs related to the acquisition of eOne. In fiscal 2024, amounts also include $49.2 million associated with the acquisition of additional interest in 3 Arts Entertainment. Due to the new arrangement representing a modification of terms of the compensation element under the previous arrangement which resulted in the reclassification of the equity award to a liability award, the Company recognized incremental compensation expense of $49.2 million, representing the excess of the fair value of the modified award over amounts previously expensed (see Note 12 to our consolidated financial statements for further information). In addition, transaction and other costs in fiscal 2024 includes approximately $16.6 million of a loss associated with a theft at a production of a 51% owned consolidated entity. In the quarter ended March 31, 2025, the Company recognized a benefit of $3.1 million for insurance recoveries related to the loss. The Company also expects to recover a portion of the loss from the noncontrolling interest holders of this entity.
Interest Expense. Interest expense of $242.5 million in fiscal 2025 increased $20.0 million from fiscal 2024 due to higher average balances on variable rate corporate debt and a smaller benefit from the interest rate swaps, partially offset by lower average balances on film related obligations and slightly lower average interest rates. The following table sets forth the components of interest expense for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2025 and 2024:
Year Ended
March 31,
2025 2024
(Amounts in millions)
Interest Expense
Cash Based:
Revolving credit facility(1)
$ 56.3 $ 43.0
Term loans(1)
50.4 90.6
IP credit facilities(2)
43.1 -
Other(3)
69.0 63.8
218.8 197.4
Amortization of debt issuance costs and other non-cash interest(4)
23.7 25.1
Total interest expense $ 242.5 $ 222.5
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(1)Prior to the Studio Separation, amounts reflect interest attributable to borrowings outstanding under Old Lionsgate’s Credit Agreement (including the revolving credit facility, term loan A and term loan B). Subsequent to the Studio Separation, amounts reflect interest attributable to borrowings outstanding under the Company’s Intercompany Note with LGCH (see Note 8).
(2)IP credit facility interest expense includes interest expense associated with the eOne IP Credit Facility and the LG IP Credit Facility.
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(3)Other interest expense includes payments associated with certain film related obligations (Production Tax Credit Facility, Film Library Facility, Backlog Facility and other, see Note 9 to our consolidated financial statements), and payments and receipts associated with the Company’s interest rate swaps (see Note 19 to our consolidated financial statements).
(4)Amounts include the amortization of unrealized losses in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) related to de-designated interest rate swaps which are being amortized to interest expense (see Note 19 to our consolidated financial statements).
Interest and Other Income. Interest and other income of $14.8 million for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025 decreased as compared to interest and other income of $19.2 million for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024 due to certain insurance recoveries that occurred in fiscal 2024.
Other Losses, net. Other losses, net of $11.8 million for fiscal 2025 decreased as compared to other losses, net of $20.0 million for fiscal 2024. The decrease is due to lower losses recorded related to our monetization of accounts receivable programs in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025 as compared to the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024 (see Note 20 to our consolidated financial statements) and foreign currency gains in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025.
Loss on Extinguishment of Debt. Loss on extinguishment of debt of $1.8 million for fiscal 2025 related to the write-off of debt issuance costs associated with the September 2024 and November 2024 voluntary prepayment of $605.1 million principal amount of the LGTV Term Loan B, and the May 2024 voluntary prepayment of $84.9 million principal amount of the LGTV Term Loan A and $214.1 million of the LGTV Term Loan B. See Note 8 to our consolidated financial statements.
Loss on extinguishment of debt of $1.3 million for fiscal 2024 is due to the write-off of issuance costs associated with the early prepayment of certain production loans.
Gain on Investments, net. Gain on investments, net was nil for fiscal 2025, as compared to gain on investments, net of $3.5 million for fiscal 2024 related to other investments.
Equity Interests Income. Equity interests income of $4.3 million in fiscal 2025 compared to equity interests income of $8.7 million in fiscal 2024 due to a gain in fiscal 2024 related to the sale of an equity method investee, partially offset by higher income generated in fiscal 2025 by our equity method investees.
Income Tax Provision. We had an income tax provision of $14.5 million in fiscal 2025, compared to an income tax provision of $34.2 million in fiscal 2024. Our income tax provision differs from the U.S. federal statutory income tax rate of 21% multiplied by income (loss) before taxes due to the mix of our earnings across the various jurisdictions in which our operations are conducted, changes in valuation allowances against our deferred tax assets and certain minimum income and foreign withholding taxes. In connection with the Business Combination, certain tax attributes (including significant U.S. federal net operating losses (“NOLs”)) were statutorily allocated from Old Lionsgate to the legal entities comprising the Studio Business. The utilization of these tax attributes (particularly the U.S. federal NOL) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025, attributed to the reduction in income tax expense in comparison to the prior year.
Net Loss Attributable to Lionsgate Studios Corp. Shareholders Net loss attributable to our shareholders for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025 was $128.5 million, or basic and diluted net loss per common share of $0.43 on 284.6 million weighted average common shares outstanding. This compares to net loss attributable to our shareholders for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024 of $93.5 million, or basic and diluted net loss per common share of $0.42 on 253.4 million weighted average common shares outstanding.
Segment Results of Operations and Non-GAAP Measures
The Company’s primary measure of segment performance is segment profit. Segment profit is defined as segment revenues, less segment direct operating and segment distribution and marketing expense, less segment general and administration expenses. Segment profit and total segment profit excludes, when applicable, corporate general and administrative expense, restructuring and other costs, share-based compensation, certain programming and content charges as a result of changes in management and/or programming and content strategy, certain benefits related to the COVID-19 global pandemic, unallocated rent cost and purchase accounting and related adjustments. Segment profit is a GAAP financial measure and is disclosed in Note 17 to our consolidated financial statements.
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We also present below our total segment profit for all of our segments. Total segment profit, when presented outside of the segment information and reconciliations included in Note 17 to our consolidated financial statements, is considered a non-GAAP financial measure, and should be considered in addition to, not as a substitute for, or superior to, measures of financial performance prepared in accordance with United States GAAP. We use this non-GAAP measure, among other measures, to evaluate the aggregate operating performance of our business.
The Company believes the presentation of total segment profit is relevant and useful for investors because it allows investors to view total segment performance in a manner similar to the primary method used by the Company's management and enables them to understand the fundamental performance of the Company's businesses before non-operating items. Total segment profit is considered an important measure of the Company’s performance because it reflects the aggregate profit contribution from the Company's segments and represents a measure, consistent with our segment profit, that eliminates amounts that, in management’s opinion, do not necessarily reflect the fundamental performance of the Company’s businesses, are infrequent in occurrence, and in some cases are non-cash expenses. Not all companies calculate segment profit or total segment profit in the same manner, and segment profit and total segment profit as defined by the Company may not be comparable to similarly titled measures presented by other companies due to differences in the methods of calculation and excluded items.
The following table reconciles the GAAP measure, operating income (loss), to the non-GAAP measure, total segment profit, for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2025 and 2024. In addition, each of segment direct operating expense, distribution and marketing expense and general and administrative expense is reconciled to the respective line items presented in the GAAP-based statement of operations in the preceding section of the Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations which discusses consolidated results of operations.
Year Ended
March 31, Change
2025 2024 Amount Percent
(Amounts in millions)
Operating income $ 124.6 $ 139.7 $ (15.1) (10.8) %
Corporate general and administrative expense allocations from Old Lionsgate, excluding allocation of share-based compensation expense 120.9 110.6 10.3 9.3 %
Adjusted depreciation and amortization 13.6 10.5 3.1 29.5 %
Restructuring and other 102.6 132.9 (30.3) (22.8) %
COVID-19 related benefit (2.1) (0.9) (1.2) 133.3 %
Content charges - 1.5 (1.5) (100.0) %
Unallocated rent cost included in direct operating expense 18.6 - 18.6 n/a
Adjusted share-based compensation expense 53.0 54.8 (1.8) (3.3) %
Purchase accounting and related adjustments 12.9 17.1 (4.2) (24.6) %
Total segment profit $ 444.1 $ 466.2 $ (22.1) (4.7) %
See Note 17 to our consolidated financial statements for further information on the reconciling line items above, and for reconciliations of depreciation and amortization and share-based compensation expense as presented on our consolidated statements of operations to adjusted depreciation and amortization and adjusted share-based compensation expense, respectively, as presented in the line items above.
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The table below sets forth the revenues and segment profit by segment:
Year Ended
March 31, Change
2025 2024 Amount Percent
(Amounts in millions)
Revenue
Motion Picture $ 1,589.7 $ 1,656.3 $ (66.6) (4.0) %
Television Production 1,605.8 1,330.1 275.7 20.7 %
$ 3,195.5 $ 2,986.4 $ 209.1 7.0 %
Segment Profit
Motion Picture $ 307.6 $ 319.4 $ (11.8) (3.7) %
Television Production 136.5 146.8 (10.3) (7.0) %
Total Segment Profit $ 444.1 $ 466.2 $ (22.1) (4.7) %
See the following discussion for further detail of our individual segments.
Motion Picture
The table below sets forth Motion Picture gross contribution and segment profit for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2025 and 2024:
Year Ended
March 31, Change
2025 2024 Amount Percent
(Amounts in millions)
Motion Picture Segment:
Revenue $ 1,589.7 $ 1,656.3 $ (66.6) (4.0) %
Expenses:
Direct operating expense 824.2 796.0 28.2 3.5 %
Distribution & marketing expense 357.8 427.0 (69.2) (16.2) %
Gross contribution 407.7 433.3 (25.6) (5.9) %
General and administrative expenses 100.1 113.9 (13.8) (12.1) %
Segment profit $ 307.6 $ 319.4 $ (11.8) (3.7) %
U.S. theatrical P&A and Premium VOD expense included in distribution and marketing expense $ 231.7 $ 277.7 $ (46.0) (16.6) %
Direct operating expense as a percentage of revenue 51.8 % 48.1 %
Gross contribution as a percentage of revenue 25.6 % 26.2 %
Revenue. The table below sets forth Motion Picture revenue by media and product category for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2025 and 2024. Motion Picture revenues for fiscal 2025 included approximately $123.4 million of revenues from eOne, as compared to approximately $19.5 million of revenues from eOne in fiscal 2024 from the acquisition date of December 27, 2023.
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Year Ended March 31,
2025 2024 Total Increase (Decrease)
Lionsgate Original Releases(1)
Other Film(2)
Total Lionsgate Original Releases(1)
Other Film(2)
Total
(Amounts in millions)
Motion Picture Revenue
Theatrical $ 149.3 $ 4.8 $ 154.1 $ 222.4 $ 4.1 $ 226.5 $ (72.4)
Home Entertainment
Digital Media 397.9 200.3 598.2 459.7 192.6 652.3 (54.1)
Packaged Media 38.4 21.6 60.0 57.3 26.7 84.0 (24.0)
Total Home Entertainment 436.3 221.9 658.2 517.0 219.3 736.3 (78.1)
Television 311.2 36.1 347.3 240.5 33.9 274.4 72.9
International 319.7 81.8 401.5 332.9 58.1 391.0 10.5
Other 11.6 17.0 28.6 19.8 8.3 28.1 0.5
$ 1,228.1 $ 361.6 $ 1,589.7 $ 1,332.6 $ 323.7 $ 1,656.3 $ (66.6)
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(1)Lionsgate Original Releases: Includes titles originally planned for a wide theatrical release by Old Lionsgate, including titles that have changed from a planned wide theatrical release to an initial direct-to-streaming release. These releases include films developed and produced in-house, films co-developed and co-produced and films acquired or licensed from third parties. In addition, Lionsgate Original Releases also includes multi-platform and direct-to-platform motion pictures originally released or licensed by Old Lionsgate, and the licensing of our original release motion picture content to other ancillary markets (location-based entertainment, games, etc.).
(2)Other Film: Includes acquired and licensed brands and libraries originally released by other parties such as third-party library product, including our titles released by acquired companies prior to our acquisition of the company (i.e., Summit Entertainment library), and titles released with our equity method investees, Roadside Attractions and Pantelion Films, and other titles.
Theatrical revenue decreased $72.4 million in fiscal 2025, as compared to fiscal 2024 primarily due to a decrease of $73.1 million from Lionsgate Original Releases due to significant revenue in fiscal 2024 from The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes and John Wick: Chapter 4, partially offset by the performance of the fiscal 2025 theatrical slate titles released and from the direct-to-platform release, Another Simple Favor.
Home entertainment revenue decreased $78.1 million, or 10.6%, in fiscal 2025, as compared to fiscal 2024, due to lower digital media revenue and packaged media revenue of $54.1 million and $24.0 million, respectively, primarily due to decreases from Lionsgate Original Releases. Digital media revenue and packaged media revenue from Lionsgate Original Releases declined $61.8 million and $18.9 million, respectively, due to lower revenue in fiscal 2025 from our fiscal 2024 theatrical slate titles, as compared to the revenue in fiscal 2024 from our fiscal 2023 theatrical slate titles, and in particular John Wick: Chapter 4, and revenue in fiscal 2024 from titles in The Hunger Games franchise. These decreases were partially offset by increased digital media revenue in fiscal 2025 from direct-to-platform and multi-platform releases.
Television revenue increased $72.9 million, or 26.6%, in fiscal 2025, as compared to fiscal 2024 due to an increase from Lionsgate Original Releases of $70.7 million due to higher revenue generated from our fiscal 2025 and 2024 theatrical slate titles with television windows opening in fiscal 2025 as compared to the revenue from our fiscal 2024 and fiscal 2023 theatrical slate titles with television windows opening in fiscal 2024, and higher revenue generated from our multi-platform and direct-to-platform releases with television windows opening in fiscal 2025.
International revenue increased $10.5 million, or 2.7% in fiscal 2025, as compared to fiscal 2024 due to an increase from Other Film of $23.7 million from our acquired library titles, partially offset by a decrease from Lionsgate Original Releases of $13.2 million. The decrease from Lionsgate Original Releases of $13.2 million reflected lower revenue from our theatrical slate titles due to revenue in fiscal 2024 for The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes and John Wick: Chapter 4, which was partially offset by higher revenue from multi-platform releases.
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Direct Operating Expense. The increase in direct operating expenses is due to higher direct operating expenses as a percentage of revenue driven by the performance and costs of the titles released during the fiscal year 2025, in particular, Borderlands, which resulted in higher direct operating cost in relation to revenue. Investment in film write-downs included in Motion Picture segment direct operating expense in fiscal 2025 were $19.7 million, as compared to $34.6 million in fiscal 2024.
Distribution and Marketing Expense. The decrease in distribution and marketing expense in fiscal 2025 is due to lower theatrical P&A and Premium VOD expense associated with the theatrical slate releases in fiscal 2025, and lower home entertainment distribution and marketing expense. In the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025 approximately $23.4 million of P&A and Premium VOD expense was incurred in advance for films to be released in subsequent quarters, compared to approximately $26.2 million in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024. We expect Motion Picture distribution and marketing expense in fiscal 2026 to increase as compared to fiscal 2025.
Gross Contribution. Gross contribution of the Motion Picture segment for fiscal 2025 decreased as compared to fiscal 2024 due to the negative contribution of the theatrical slate titles released in fiscal 2025, including Borderlands, as a result of higher direct operating expense as a percentage of revenue, and lower Motion Picture revenue. These decreases in gross contribution were partially offset by lower Motion Picture distribution and marketing expense.
General and Administrative Expense. General and administrative expenses of the Motion Picture segment decreased $13.8 million, or 12.1%, primarily due to a decrease in incentive based compensation, partially offset by an increase in salaries and related expenses.
Television Production
The table below sets forth Television Production gross contribution and segment profit for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2025 and 2024:
Year Ended
March 31, Change
2025 2024 Amount Percent
(Amounts in millions)
Television Production Segment:
Revenue $ 1,605.8 $ 1,330.1 $ 275.7 20.7 %
Expenses:
Direct operating expense 1,369.3 1,090.1 279.2 25.6 %
Distribution & marketing expense 38.1 35.3 2.8 7.9 %
Gross contribution 198.4 204.7 (6.3) (3.1) %
General and administrative expenses 61.9 57.9 4.0 6.9 %
Segment profit $ 136.5 $ 146.8 $ (10.3) (7.0) %
Direct operating expense as a percentage of revenue 85.3 % 82.0 %
Gross contribution as a percentage of revenue 12.4 % 15.4 %
Revenue. The table below sets forth Television Production revenue and changes in revenue by media for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2025 and 2024. Television Production revenues for fiscal 2025 included approximately $468.5 million of revenues from eOne, as compared to approximately $94.3 million of revenues from eOne in fiscal 2024 from the acquisition date of December 27, 2023.
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Year Ended
March 31, Change
2025 2024 Amount Percent
Television Production (Amounts in millions)
Television $ 1,069.4 $ 788.5 $ 280.9 35.6 %
International 248.2 228.8 19.4 8.5 %
Home Entertainment
Digital 184.0 240.6 (56.6) (23.5) %
Packaged Media 4.1 2.0 2.1 105.0 %
Total Home Entertainment 188.1 242.6 (54.5) (22.5) %
Other 100.1 70.2 29.9 42.6 %
$ 1,605.8 $ 1,330.1 $ 275.7 20.7 %
The primary component of Television Production revenue is domestic television revenue. Domestic television revenue increased $280.9 million, or 35.6% in fiscal 2025 as compared to fiscal 2024, primarily due to an increase of approximately $289.3 million for revenues from eOne, due to the inclusion of revenue for the full fiscal period as compared to fiscal 2024 reflecting revenues from the acquisition date of December 27, 2023 and an increase of $82.0 million from revenues from the licensing of Starz original series to Starz Networks. These increases were partially offset by decreases from other third-party domestic television revenue due to significant revenue in fiscal 2024 from The Continental and lower revenue from reality television programs.
International revenue in fiscal 2025 increased $19.4 million, or 8.5% as compared to fiscal 2024 due to an increase of approximately $55.1 million for revenues from eOne in fiscal 2025, partially offset by a decrease of $36.6 million from revenues from the licensing of Starz original series to Starz Networks.
Home entertainment revenue in fiscal 2025 decreased $54.5 million, or 22.5% as compared to fiscal 2024 due to lower revenues of $47.0 million from the licensing of Starz original series to Starz Networks, and lower third-party digital media revenues. The decrease in third-party digital media revenues reflects significant revenue in fiscal 2024 for The Continental, offset by revenue in fiscal 2025 from The Chosen series and an increase of $25.1 million from revenues from eOne.
Other revenue in fiscal 2025 increased $29.9 million, or 42.6% as compared to fiscal 2024, primarily due to increased revenue from 3 Arts Entertainment, which is generated from commissions and executive producer fees earned related to talent management and an increase in eOne revenue.
Direct Operating Expense. Direct operating expense of the Television Production segment in fiscal 2025 increased $279.2 million, or 25.6%, due to the increase in Television Production revenues. Direct operating expenses as a percentage of television production revenue increased primarily due to the mix of titles generating revenue in fiscal 2025 as compared to fiscal 2024, and in particular, fiscal 2024 included significant revenue from The Continental which has a lower amortization rate as compared to fiscal 2025. Investment in film and television programs write-downs included in Television Production segment direct operating expense in fiscal 2025 were $6.7 million as compared to $8.4 million in fiscal 2024.
Gross Contribution. Gross contribution of the Television Production segment for fiscal 2025 decreased by $6.3 million as compared to fiscal 2024, due to increased television production revenue, partially offset by higher direct operating expenses as a percentage of television production revenue.
General and Administrative Expense. General and administrative expenses of the Television Production segment increased $4.0 million, or 6.9%. Television Production general and administrative expenses for fiscal 2025 included an increase of $19.8 million from eOne, and an increase in professional fees, partially offset by a decrease in incentive based compensation.
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Liquidity and Capital Resources
Sources of Cash
Our liquidity and capital requirements in fiscal 2025 were provided principally through cash generated from operations, our Intercompany Note, Intercompany Revolver, eOne IP Credit Facility, LG IP Credit Facility, our film related obligations (as further discussed below), the monetization of trade accounts receivable and prior to the Studio Separation, Old Lionsgate’s Senior Credit Facilities and parent net investments. Prior to the Studio Separation, from time to time, sources of cash also included cash generated from the Starz Business and contributed to the Studio Business through parent net investment.
As discussed in Studio Separation and Business Combination, on May 13, 2024, Old Lionsgate consummated the transactions contemplated by the Business Combination which, in addition to establishing the Studio Business as a standalone publicly traded entity, resulted in approximately $330.0 million of gross proceeds, including $254.3 million in PIPE financing. Shortly after the closing of the Business Combination, approximately $299.0 million was transferred to a wholly-owned subsidiary of Old Lionsgate in partial repayment of the Intercompany Note described below.
As discussed in Starz Separation, on May 6, 2025 the Starz Separation was completed and as a result the pre-transaction shareholders of Old Lionsgate own shares in two separately traded public companies: (1) New Lionsgate, which was renamed “Lionsgate Studios Corp.” (and is referred to as “Lionsgate”) and holds, directly and through subsidiaries, the Studio Business previously held by Old Lionsgate, and is owned by Old Lionsgate shareholders and Legacy Lionsgate Studios shareholders, and (2) Old Lionsgate, which was renamed “Starz Entertainment Corp.” and holds, directly and through subsidiaries, the Starz Business that was previously held by Old Lionsgate.
In connection with the Starz Separation, all outstanding obligations in respect of principal, interest and fees under the Old Lionsgate credit and guarantee agreement dated December 8, 2016, as amended (the “Old Lionsgate Credit Agreement”), were repaid in full and all commitments thereunder were terminated and all outstanding obligations in respect of principal, interest and fees under the Intercompany Note and Intercompany Revolver were repaid in full and all commitments thereunder were terminated. Lionsgate entered into a new credit agreement (the “Lionsgate Credit Agreement”) which provides for an $800.0 million senior secured revolving credit facility. Lionsgate also assumed the Exchange Notes and pursuant to the terms thereof, Lionsgate assumed and agreed to perform as primary obligor all obligations of the initial issuer under the Exchange Notes and the initial issuer, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Starz Entertainment Corp. was released and discharged.
As of March 31, 2025 we had cash and cash equivalents of $205.7 million.
Corporate Debt
Our corporate debt at March 31, 2025, excluding film related obligations discussed further below, consisted of the following:
•Intercompany Note: In connection with the Studio Separation and Business Combination, on May 8, 2024, Lions Gate Capital Holdings LLC, a Delaware limited liability company and subsidiary of Old Lionsgate (“LGCH”), which is not a consolidated subsidiary of Legacy Lionsgate Studios, as lender, entered into an intercompany note and assumption agreement (the “Intercompany Note”) with Lions Gate Television Inc., a Delaware corporation and wholly owned consolidated subsidiary of the Company (“LGTV”), as borrower and assuming party.
The Intercompany Note at March 31, 2025, excluding the Intercompany Revolver and film related obligations discussed further below, consisted of the following:
•LGTV Revolver. We had a $1.1 billion revolving credit facility (with no amounts outstanding at March 31, 2025) due April 2026 (the “LGTV Revolver”). We maintained significant availability under our LGTV Revolver, which was used to meet our short-term liquidity requirements, and could also be used for longer term liquidity requirements.
•LGTV Term Loan A. We had a term loan A facility due April 2026 (the “LGTV Term Loan A”), with $314.4 million outstanding at March 31, 2025.
In November 2024, the Company paid in full the term loan B facility due March 2025 (the “LGTV Term Loan B”, and, together with the LGTV Revolving Credit Facility and the LGTV Term Loan A, the “Intercompany Note”).
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Upon completion of the Starz Separation, the outstanding obligations of the LGTV Revolver and LGTV Term Loan A were repaid in full, see Note 22 to our audited consolidated financial statements.
•Intercompany Revolver: In connection with the Studio Separation and Business Combination, on May 13, 2024, LGAC International LLC, a Delaware limited liability company and wholly owned consolidated subsidiary of the Company (“LGAC International”) and Lions Gate Capital Holdings 1, Inc., a Delaware corporation and subsidiary of Old Lionsgate (“LGCH1”) entered into a revolving credit agreement (the “Intercompany Revolver”), pursuant to which LGAC International and LGCH1 agreed to make revolving loans to each other from time to time provided that the net amount owing by one party to the other at any particular time may not exceed $150.0 million. There was $81.6 million outstanding and due to LGCH1 at March 31, 2025. Upon completion of the Starz Separation, the outstanding obligations of the Intercompany Revolver were repaid in full, see Note 22 to our consolidated financial statements.
•eOne IP Credit Facility: In July 2024, certain subsidiaries of the Company entered into a senior secured amortizing term credit facility (the "eOne IP Credit Facility") based on and secured by the Company’s intellectual property rights primarily associated with certain titles acquired as part of the eOne acquisition. The maximum principal amount of the eOne IP Credit Facility is $340.0 million, subject to the amount of collateral available, which is based on the valuation of unsold rights from the libraries, with $323.0 million outstanding as of March 31, 2025. The eOne IP Credit Facility matures on July 3, 2029.
•LG IP Credit Facility: In September 2024, certain subsidiaries of the Company entered into a $455.0 million senior secured amortizing term credit facility (the "LG IP Credit Facility") based on and secured by the Company’s intellectual property rights primarily associated with certain titles. In November 2024 and December 2024, the Company closed amendments which increased the maximum principal amount of the LG IP Credit Facility to $850.0 million, and in March 2025, the Company closed an amendment which increased the maximum principal amount of the LG IP Credit Facility to $1.0 billion, subject to the amount of collateral available, which is based on the valuation of unsold rights from the libraries. As of March 31, 2025, $978.8 million was outstanding under the LG IP Credit Facility. The LG IP Credit Facility matures on September 30, 2029.
•Lionsgate Exchange Notes and Existing Notes: As discussed in Note 8 to our consolidated financial statements, on May 8, 2024, LGCH1, an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of Old Lionsgate, which is not a consolidated subsidiary of Legacy Lionsgate Studios, issued $389.9 million aggregate principal amount of the 5.5% senior notes due 2029 (the “Exchange Notes”). The Exchange Notes were exchanged by Old Lionsgate for an equivalent amount of Old Lionsgate’s existing 5.5% senior notes due 2029 (the “Existing Notes”). The Exchange Notes initially bear interest at 5.5% annually and mature April 15, 2029, with the interest rate increasing to 6.0% and the maturity date extending to April 15, 2030 effective upon completion of the Starz Separation. The successor issuer thereunder may redeem the Exchange Notes, in whole at any time, or in part from time to time, prior to or on and after the Separation Closing Date, as defined in the indenture governing the Exchange Notes, at certain specified redemption prices set forth in the indenture governing the Exchange Notes, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but not including, the redemption date.
The Exchange Notes and Existing Notes and related interest expense are not reflected in the Company’s consolidated financial statements. The Company and certain of its subsidiaries are guarantors under the Exchange Notes and Existing Notes. Upon completion of the Starz Separation, the Exchange Notes became obligations of Lionsgate. See Note 22 to our consolidated financial statements for further discussion of the impact of the Starz Separation.
See Note 8 to our consolidated financial statements for a discussion of our corporate debt.
Film Related Obligations
We utilize our film related obligations to fund our film and television productions. Our film related obligations at March 31, 2025 include the following:
•Production Loans: Production loans represent individual and multi-title loans for the production of film and television programs that we produce or license. The majority of the Company’s production loans have contractual repayment dates either at or near the expected completion or release dates, with the exception of certain loans containing repayment dates on a longer term basis. At March 31, 2025, there was $1,395.4 million outstanding of production loans.
•Production Tax Credit Facility: At March 31, 2025, we had a $280.0 million non-recourse senior secured revolving credit facility due January 2028 based on collateral consisting solely of certain of the Company’s tax credit receivables (the “Production Tax Credit Facility”). As of March 31, 2025, tax credit receivables amounting to $357.8 million represented collateral related to the Production Tax Credit Facility. Cash collections from the underlying collateral (tax
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credit receivables) are used to repay the Production Tax Credit Facility. At March 31, 2025 there was $280.0 million outstanding under the Production Tax Credit Facility. In May 2025, the Company entered into an amendment to the Production Tax Credit Facility which increased the maximum principal amount to $380.0 million.
•Film Library Facility: In July 2021, as amended in September 2022, certain of our subsidiaries entered into a senior secured amortizing term credit facility due July 2027 (the “Film Library Facility”) based on the collateral consisting solely of certain of our rights in certain acquired library titles, including the Spyglass and other recently acquired libraries. The maximum principal amount of the Film Library Facility is $161.9 million, subject to the amount of collateral available, which is based on the valuation of cash flows from the libraries. At March 31, 2025 there was $75.9 million, outstanding under the Film Library Facility.
•Backlog Facility and Other:
•Backlog Facility. In March 2022, as amended in August 2022, certain subsidiaries of the Company entered into a committed secured revolving credit facility (the “Backlog Facility”) based on collateral consisting solely of certain of the Company’s fixed fee or minimum guarantee contracts where cash will be received in the future. As of March 31, 2025, the maximum principal amount of the Backlog Facility was $175.0 million, subject to the amount of eligible collateral contributed to the facility. In May 2025, the Company entered into an amendment to the Backlog Facility, such that the maximum principal amount of the Backlog Facility was decreased to $150.0 million, and the Backlog Facility revolving period ends on May 30, 2025, at which point cash collections from the underlying collateral is used to repay the facility. The facility maturity date is up to two years and 90 days after the revolving period ends, currently August 28, 2027. As of March 31, 2025 there was $135.7 million outstanding under the Backlog Facility.
•Other. The Company has other loans which are secured by accounts receivable and contracted receivables which are not yet recognized as revenue under certain licensing agreements. Outstanding loan balances under these “other” loans must be repaid with any cash collections from the underlying collateral if and when received by the Company, and may be voluntarily repaid at any time without prepayment penalty fees. As of March 31, 2025, there was $103.2 million outstanding under the "other" loans, with contractual repayment dates in July 2025 and October 2025. As of March 31, 2025, accounts receivable amounting to $36.2 million and contracted receivables not yet reflected as accounts receivable on the balance sheet at March 31, 2025 amounting to $86.1 million represented collateral related to the “other” loans.
See Note 9 to our consolidated financial statements for a discussion of our film related obligations.
Accounts Receivable Monetization and Governmental Incentives
Our accounts receivable monetization programs include individual agreements to monetize certain of our trade accounts receivable directly with third-party purchasers and previously have included a revolving agreement to monetize designated pools of trade accounts receivable with various financial institutions.
In addition, we utilize governmental incentives, programs and other structures from states and foreign countries (e.g., sales tax refunds, transferable tax credits, refundable tax credits, low interest loans, direct subsidies or cash rebates, calculated based on the amount of money spent in the particular jurisdiction in connection with the production) to fund our film and television productions and reduce financial risk.
See Note 20 to our consolidated financial statements for our accounts receivable monetization programs and our tax credit receivables.
Uses of Cash
Our principal uses of cash in operations include the funding of film and television productions, film rights acquisitions, the distribution and marketing of films and television programs, and general and administrative expenses. We also use cash for debt service (i.e. principal and interest payments) requirements, equity method or other equity investments, capital expenditures, and acquisitions of or investment in businesses.
In addition, the Company has a redeemable noncontrolling interest balance of $93.7 million as of March 31, 2025, related to 3 Arts Entertainment, and $90.7 million included in other liabilities- non current representing the compensatory portion of the 3 Arts Entertainment noncontrolling interest which may require the use of cash in the event the holders of the
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noncontrolling interests require the Company to repurchase their interests (see Note 12 to our consolidated financial statements).
We may from time to time seek to retire or purchase or refinance our outstanding debt through cash purchases, and/or exchanges for equity securities, in open market purchases, privately negotiated transactions, refinancings, or otherwise. Such repurchases or exchanges or refinancings, if any, will depend on prevailing market conditions, our liquidity requirements, our assessment of opportunities to lower interest expense, contractual restrictions and other factors, and such repurchases or exchanges could result in a charge from the early extinguishment of debt. The amounts involved may be material.
Anticipated Cash Requirements. The nature of our business is such that significant initial expenditures are required to produce, acquire, distribute and market films and television programs, while revenues from these films and television programs are earned over an extended period of time after their completion or acquisition. In addition to the cash requirements of any potential future redemption of our noncontrolling interests as discussed above, which we may fund with a combination of cash on hand, borrowings under our line of credit and/ or new financing arrangements, we have other anticipated cash requirements outside of our normal operations.
In the short-term, we currently expect that our cash requirements for productions will be consistent and our marketing spend will increase in fiscal 2026 as compared to fiscal 2025.
However, we currently believe that cash flow from operations, cash on hand, the Lionsgate Credit Agreement, the monetization of trade accounts receivable, tax-efficient financing, the availability from other financing obligations and available production or intellectual property financing, will be adequate to meet known operational cash and debt service (i.e. principal and interest payments) requirements for the next 12 months and beyond, including the funding of future film and television production and theatrical and home entertainment release schedules, and future equity method or other investment funding requirements. We monitor our cash flow liquidity, availability, fixed charge coverage, capital base, film spending and leverage ratios with the long-term goal of maintaining our credit worthiness.
Our current financing strategy is to fund operations and to leverage investment in films and television programs in the short-term and long-term, through our cash flow from operations, our revolving credit facility, eOne IP Credit Facility, LG IP Credit Facility, production loans, government incentive programs, the monetization of trade accounts receivable, our Production Tax Credit Facility, our Film Library Facility, our Backlog Facility, and other obligations. In addition, we may acquire businesses or assets, including individual films or libraries that are complementary to our business. Any such transaction could be financed through our cash flow from operations, credit facilities, equity or debt financing. If additional financing beyond our existing cash flows from operations and credit facilities cannot fund such transactions, there is no assurance that such financing will be available on terms acceptable to us. Our ability to obtain any additional financing will depend on, among other things, our business plans, operating performance, the condition of the capital markets at the time we seek financing, and short and long-term debt ratings assigned by independent rating agencies. Additionally, circumstances related to inflation and rising interest rates and bank failures ongoing disruptions in financial markets and in commercial activity generally related to changes in monetary and fiscal policy, United States political developments, geopolitical events and other sources of instability, could make financing more difficult and/or expensive, and we may not be able to obtain such financing. We may also dispose of businesses or assets, including individual films or libraries, and use the net proceeds from such dispositions to fund operations or such acquisitions, or to repay debt.
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Material Cash Requirements from Known Contractual and Other Obligations. Our material cash requirements from known contractual and other obligations primarily relate to our Intercompany Note and Revolver, IP Credit Facilities and film related obligations. The following table sets forth our significant contractual and other obligations as of March 31, 2025 and the estimated timing of payment:
Total Next 12 Months Beyond 12 Months
(Amounts in millions)
Future annual repayment of debt and other obligations recorded as of March 31, 2025 (on-balance sheet arrangements)
Corporate debt:
Intercompany Revolver(1)
$ 81.6 $ 81.6 $ -
Intercompany Note(1)
LGTV Revolver
- - -
LGTV Term Loan A 314.4 - 314.4
eOne IP Credit Facility(1)
323.0 34.0 289.0
LG IP Credit Facility(1)
978.8 100.0 878.8
Film related obligations(2)
1,990.2 1,617.8 372.4
Content related payables(3)
38.1 32.8 5.3
Operating lease obligations
334.7 44.0 290.7
4,060.8 1,910.2 2,150.6
Contractual commitments by expected repayment date (off-balance sheet arrangements)
Film related obligations commitments(4)
240.4 187.3 53.1
Interest payments(5)
376.1 131.9 244.2
Other contractual obligations 416.3 92.8 323.5
1,032.8 412.0 620.8
Total future repayment of debt and other commitments under contractual obligations (6)
$ 5,093.6 $ 2,322.2 $ 2,771.4
(1)See Note 8 to our consolidated financial statements for further information on our corporate debt and Lionsgate financing transactions following the completion of the Starz Separation.
(2)See Note 9 to our consolidated financial statements for further information on our film related obligations.
(3)Content related payables include minimum guarantees included on our consolidated balance sheet, which represent amounts payable for film or television rights that we have acquired or licensed.
(4)Film related obligations commitments include distribution and marketing commitments, minimum guarantee commitments, and production loan commitments not reflected on the consolidated balance sheets as they did not then meet the criteria for recognition.
(5)Includes cash interest payments on our Intercompany Note, eOne IP Credit Facility, LG IP Credit Facility, and film related obligations, based on the applicable SOFR interest rates at March 31, 2025, net of payments and receipts from the Company’s interest rate swaps, and excluding the interest payments on the revolving credit facility as future amounts are not fixed or determinable due to fluctuating balances and interest rates.
(6)Not included in the amounts above are $90.7 million included in other liabilities-non current representing the compensatory portion of the 3 Arts Entertainment noncontrolling interest and $93.7 million of redeemable noncontrolling interest, as future amounts and timing are subject to a number of uncertainties such that we are unable to make sufficiently reliable estimations of future payments (see Note 12 to our consolidated financial statements).
For additional details of contingencies, see Note 18 to our consolidated financial statements.
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Discussion of Operating, Investing, Financing Cash Flows
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash decreased by $57.7 million for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025 and increased by $82.2 million for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024, before foreign exchange effects on cash. Components of these changes are discussed below in more detail.
Operating Activities. Cash flows provided by (used in) operating activities for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2025 and 2024 were as follows:
Year Ended March 31,
2025 2024 Net Change
(Amounts in millions)
Net Cash Flows Provided By (Used In) Operating Activities $ (106.8) $ 488.9 $ (595.7)
Cash flows used in operating activities for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025 were $106.8 million compared to cash flows provided by operating activities of $488.9 million for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024. The decrease in cash provided by operating activities is due to greater cash used in changes in operating assets and liabilities of $833.4 million. The decrease in cash provided by changes in operating assets and liabilities was driven by greater cash used for investment in film and television programs, increases in amounts due from the Starz Business, increases in other assets, increases in cash used for participations and residuals and accounts payable and accrued liabilities, partially offset by greater proceeds from increases in deferred revenue and decreases in accounts receivable, net.
Investing Activities. Cash flows used in investing activities for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2025 and 2024 were as follows:
Year Ended March 31,
2025 2024
(Amounts in millions)
Net proceeds from purchase price adjustments for eOne acquisition (see Note 3)
$ 12.0 $ -
Purchase of eOne, net of cash acquired (see Note 3)
- (331.1)
Proceeds from the sale of other investments 1.6 5.2
Investment in equity method investees and other (2.0) (13.3)
Distributions from equity method investees and other - 0.8
Acquisition of assets (film library and related assets) (35.0) -
Other 1.5 16.5
Capital expenditures (13.5) (9.9)
Net Cash Flows Used In Investing Activities $ (35.4) $ (331.8)
Cash flows used in investing activities were $35.4 million for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025 compared to cash flows used in investing activities of $331.8 million for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024. The decrease was primarily due to cash used for the acquisition of a film library and related assets, partially offset by proceeds from the settlement of certain working capital items pursuant to the Purchase Agreement for eOne in fiscal 2025 as compared to cash used for the purchase of eOne, net of cash acquired, in fiscal 2024.
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Financing Activities. Cash flows provided by (used in) financing activities for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2025 and 2024 were as follows:
Year Ended March 31,
2025 2024 Net Change
(Amounts in millions)
Debt- borrowings $ 4,387.7 $ 3,145.0 $ 1,242.7
Debt- repurchases and repayments (4,474.5) (2,611.4) (1,863.1)
Net proceeds from (repayments and repurchases of) debt (86.8) 533.6 (620.4)
Film related obligations- borrowings 1,985.8 1,820.8 165.0
Film related obligations- repayments (1,959.5) (1,942.9) (16.6)
Net proceeds from (repayments of) film related obligations 26.3 (122.1) 148.4
Net cash proceeds from the Business Combination and related transactions 281.7 - 281.7
Parent net investment (100.3) (290.1) 189.8
Other financing activities (36.4) (196.3) 159.9
Net Cash Flows Provided By (Used In) Financing Activities $ 84.5 $ (74.9) $ 159.4
Cash flows provided by financing activities were $84.5 million for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025 compared to cash flows used in financing activities of $74.9 million for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024. Parent net investment reflects the net funding provided to or distributions received from the Starz Business prior to the Studio Separation.
Cash flows provided by financing activities for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025 primarily reflects the net proceeds from the Business Combination and related transaction of $281.7 million and net proceeds from film related obligations of $26.3 million, which was offset by cash flows used in parent net investment of $100.3 million consisting of cash pooling, general financing activities and funding to the Starz Business to settle amounts due from the Starz Business related to the Company’s licensing arrangements with the Starz Business prior to the Studio Separation, net debt repayments of $86.8 million, and cash used for other financing activities of $36.4 million. Net repayments of debt of $86.8 million in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025 included the below transactions, along with required repayments on our LG IP Credit Facility:
•In May 2024, we used the proceeds from the Business Combination to prepay $84.9 million principal amount of the LGTV Term Loan A and $214.1 million of the LGTV Term Loan B.
•In July 2024 and September 2024, we borrowed $340.0 million under the eOne IP Credit Facility and $455.0 million under the LG IP Credit Facility, respectively. In September 2024, we used the proceeds from the LG IP Credit Facility to prepay $355.1 million principal amount of the LGTV Term Loan B.
•In November 2024, we borrowed $265.0 million under the LG IP Credit Facility, and used the net proceeds to pay in full the remaining $250.0 million principal amount of the Term Loan B.
•In December 2024 and March 2025, we borrowed $130.0 million and $150.0 million, respectively, under the LG IP Credit Facility.
•Net repayments of $540.0 million under the LGTV Revolver.
Cash flows used in financing activities for fiscal 2024 primarily reflects parent net investment of $290.1 million, net of cash used for other financing activities of $196.3 million, representing primarily the purchase of an additional interest in 3 Arts Entertainment of approximately $194 million, and net film related obligations repayments of $122.1 million due to net repayments under production loans and the Production Tax Credit Facility of $146.3 million, offset by net borrowings under the Backlog Facility, IP Credit Facility and other of $24.2 million.
These uses of cash were partially offset by net proceeds from debt of $533.6 million in fiscal 2024, which included net borrowings under our revolving credit facility of $575.0 million (of which $375.0 million was used to fund the purchase of eOne and approximately $194 million was used to fund the acquisition of an additional interest in 3 Arts Entertainment), which were offset by required repayments on our term loans.
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Cash flows used in parent net investment in fiscal 2024 of $290.1 million consists of cash pooling and general financing activities and funding to the Starz Business to settle amounts due from the Starz Business related to the Company’s licensing arrangements with the Starz Business.
Remaining Performance Obligations and Backlog
Remaining performance obligations represent deferred revenue on the balance sheet plus fixed fee or minimum guarantee contracts where the revenue will be recognized and the cash received in the future (i.e., backlog). As disclosed in Note 13 to our consolidated financial statements, remaining performance obligations were $1.5 billion at March 31, 2025 (March 31, 2024 - $1.8 billion). The backlog portion of remaining performance obligations (excluding deferred revenue) was $1.1 billion at March 31, 2025 (March 31, 2024 - $1.5 billion).

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ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK.
Currency and Interest Rate Risk Management
Market risks relating to our operations result primarily from changes in interest rates and changes in foreign currency exchange rates. Our exposure to interest rate risk results from the financial debt instruments that arise from transactions entered into during the normal course of business. As part of our overall risk management program, we evaluate and manage our exposure to changes in interest rates and currency exchange risks on an ongoing basis. Hedges and derivative financial instruments will continue to be used in the future in order to manage our interest rate and currency exposure. We have no intention of entering into financial derivative contracts, other than to hedge a specific financial risk. See Note 19 to our consolidated financial statements for additional information on our financial instruments.
Currency Rate Risk. We enter into forward foreign exchange contracts to hedge our foreign currency exposures on future production expenses denominated in various foreign currencies. These contracts are entered into with major financial institutions as counterparties. We are exposed to credit loss in the event of nonperformance by the counterparty, which is limited to the cost of replacing the contracts, at current market rates. We do not require collateral or other security to support these contracts. See Note 19 to our consolidated financial statements for additional information on our financial instruments.
Interest Rate Risk. At March 31, 2025, we had interest rate swap agreements to fix the interest rate on $727.8 million of variable rate SOFR-based debt. See Note 19 to our consolidated financial statements for additional information. The difference between the fixed rate to be paid and the variable rate received under the terms of the interest rate swap agreements will be recognized as interest expense for the related debt. Changes in the variable interest rates to be paid or received pursuant to the terms of the interest rate swap agreements will have a corresponding effect on future cash flows.
Certain of our borrowings, primarily borrowings under our Intercompany Note, eOne IP Credit Facility, LG IP Credit Facility, and our film related obligations, are, and are expected to continue to be, at variable rates of interest and expose us to interest rate risk. If interest rates increase, our debt service obligations on the variable rate indebtedness would increase even though the amount borrowed remained the same, and our net income would decrease. The applicable margin with respect to loans under the LGTV Revolver and LGTV Term Loan A is a percentage per annum equal to SOFR plus 0.10% plus 1.75% margin. Advances under the eOne Credit Facility and LG IP Credit Facility bear interest at a rate equal to Term SOFR plus 2.25% per annum. Assuming the LGTV Revolver is drawn up to its maximum borrowing capacity of $1.1 billion, based on the applicable SOFR in effect as of March 31, 2025, each quarter point change in interest rates would result in a $5.0 million change in annual net interest expense on the LGTV Revolver, LGTV Term Loan A, eOne IP Credit Facility, LG IP Credit Facility, and interest rate swap agreements. In connection with the Starz Separation, all outstanding obligations in respect of principal, interest and fees under the LGTV Revolver and LGTV Term Loan A were repaid in full. In addition, on May 6, 2025, Lionsgate entered into the Lionsgate Credit Agreement which provides for an $800.0 million senior secured revolving credit facility. Borrowings under the Lionsgate Credit Agreement will bear interest at a rate per annum equal to, at LGTV’s option, either Term SOFR (subject to a 0.00% floor) or a base rate, in each case plus a margin of 2.50% for SOFR loans and 1.50% for base rate loans. See Note 22 for further information.
The variable interest film related obligations (which includes our production loans, Production Tax Credit Facility, Film Library Facility, Backlog Facility and other) incur primarily SOFR-based interest, with applicable margins ranging from 0.25% to 3.25% per annum. A quarter point increase of the interest rates on the variable interest film related obligations would result in $3.5 million in additional costs capitalized to the respective film or television asset for production loans, and a $1.5 million change in annual net interest expense (based on the outstanding principal amount of such loans).
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The following table presents information about our financial instruments that are sensitive to changes in interest rates. The table also presents the cash flows of the principal amounts of the financial instruments, or the cash flows associated with the notional amounts of interest rate derivative instruments, and related weighted-average interest rates by expected maturity or required principal payment dates and the fair value of the instrument as of March 31, 2025:
Year Ending March 31, Fair Value
2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 Thereafter Total March 31, 2025
(Amounts in millions)
Variable Rates:
Intercompany Revolver(1)
$ 81.6 $ - - $ - $ - $ - $ 81.6 $ 81.6
Average Interest Rate 6.17 % - - - - -
LGTV Revolving Credit Facility(1)
- - - - - - - -
Average Interest Rate - - - - - -
LGTV Term Loan A(1)
- 314.4 - - - - 314.4 312.9
Average Interest Rate - 6.17 % - - - -
eOne IP Credit Facility(1)
34.0 34.0 34.0 34.0 187.0 - 323.0 323.0
Average Interest Rate 6.57 % 6.57 % 6.57 % 6.57 % 6.57 % -
LG IP Credit Facility(1)
100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 578.8 - 978.8 978.8
Average Interest Rate 6.57 % 6.57 % 6.57 % 6.57 % 6.57 % -
Film related obligations(2)
1,617.8 38.6 333.8 - - - 1,990.2 1,990.2
Average Interest Rate 5.70 % 6.74 % 5.86 % - - -
Fixed Rates:
Interest Rate Swaps(3)
Variable to fixed notional amount - 727.8 - - - - 727.8 (3.1)
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(1)The effective interest rate in the table above is before the impact of interest rate swaps.
(2)Represents amounts outstanding under film related obligations (i.e., production loans, Production Tax Credit Facility, Backlog Facility and other, and Film Library Facility), actual amounts outstanding and the timing of expected future repayments may vary in the future (see Note 8 to our consolidated financial statements for further information).
(3)Represents interest rate swap agreements on certain of our SOFR-based floating-rate debt with fixed rates paid ranging from 3.803% to 4.097% with maturities from August 2026 to February 2027. See Note 19 to our consolidated financial statements. See Note 22 for interest rate swap agreements entered into subsequent to March 31, 2025.

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ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA
ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA.
The Auditors’ Report and our Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes thereto appear in a separate section of this report (beginning on page following Part IV). The index to our Consolidated Financial Statements is included in Item 15.

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ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS
ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE.
Not applicable.

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ITEM 9A. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
ITEM 9A. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES.
Disclosure Controls and Procedures
We maintain disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our reports under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC's rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. We periodically review the design and effectiveness of our disclosure controls and internal control over financial reporting. We make modifications to improve the design and effectiveness of our disclosure controls and internal control structure, and may take other corrective action, if our reviews identify a need for such modifications or actions.
As of March 31, 2025, the end of the period covered by this report, the Company's management had carried out an evaluation under the supervision and with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures, as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e). Based on that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that such controls and procedures were effective as of March 31, 2025.
Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
Management's Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting
Our management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting for the Company. Our internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of our financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. Internal control over financial reporting includes policies and procedures that:
•pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the Company;
•provide reasonable assurance that (a) transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, and (b) that our receipts and expenditures are being recorded and made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the Company; and
•provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition of our assets that could have a materially effect on the financial statements.
Our management has made an assessment of the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of March 31, 2025. Management based its assessment on criteria established in Internal Control-Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (2013 Framework).
Based on this assessment, our management has concluded that, as of March 31, 2025, the Company maintained effective internal control over financial reporting. The effectiveness of the Company's internal control over financial reporting has been audited by Ernst & Young LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm. Their report is included below.
Inherent Limitation on Effectiveness of Controls and Procedures
A control system, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the control system are met. Because of the inherent limitations, internal controls over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Projections of any evaluation of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting to future periods are subject to the risks that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
There were no changes in internal control over financial reporting during the fiscal fourth quarter ended March 31, 2025, that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
To the Shareholders and the Board of Directors of Lionsgate Studios Corp.
Opinion on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
We have audited Lionsgate Studios Corp.’s internal control over financial reporting as of March 31, 2025, based on criteria established in Internal Control-Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (2013 framework) (the COSO criteria). In our opinion, Lionsgate Studios Corp. (the Company) maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of March 31, 2025, based on the COSO criteria.
We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB), the consolidated balance sheets of the Company as of March 31, 2025 and 2024, the related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive income (loss), equity (deficit) and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended March 31, 2025, and the related notes and our report dated May 30, 2025 expressed an unqualified opinion thereon.
Basis for Opinion
The Company’s management is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting included in the accompanying Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s internal control over financial reporting based on our audit. We are a public accounting firm registered with the PCAOB and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects.
Our audit included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk, and performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
Definition and Limitations of Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.
Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
/s/ Ernst & Young LLP
Los Angeles, California
May 30, 2025

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ITEM 9B. OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 9B. OTHER INFORMATION.
During the year ended March 31, 2025, none of the Company’s directors or officers adopted, modified or terminated a Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement or a non-Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement (each as defined in Item 408 of Regulation S-K).

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ITEM 10. DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
ITEM 10. DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE.
The information required by this Item is incorporated by reference to our Proxy Statement for our 2025 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders to be filed with the SEC within 120 days after the end of the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025.
We have adopted a Code of Business Conduct and Ethics that applies to all directors, officers and employees. The Code of Business Conduct and Ethics is available on our website at investors.lionsgate.com. If we ever were to amend or waive any provision of our Code of Business Conduct and Ethics that applies to our principal executive officer, principal financial officer, principal accounting officer or any person performing similar functions, we intend to satisfy our disclosure obligations, if any, with respect to any such waiver or amendment by posting such information on our website set forth above rather than by filing a Current Report on Form 8-K.

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ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
The information required by this Item is incorporated by reference to our Proxy Statement for our 2025 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders to be filed with the SEC within 120 days after the end of the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025.

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ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS
ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED SHAREHOLDER MATTERS.
The information required by this Item is incorporated by reference to our Proxy Statement for our 2025 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders to be filed with the SEC within 120 days after the end of the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025.

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ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS
ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE.
The information required by this Item is incorporated by reference to our Proxy Statement for our 2025 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders to be filed with the SEC within 120 days after the end of the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025.

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ITEM 14. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING FEES AND SERVICES
ITEM 14. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING FEES AND SERVICES.
The information required by this Item is incorporated by reference to our Proxy Statement for our 2025 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders to be filed with the SEC within 120 days after the end of the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025.
PART IV

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ITEM 15. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES
ITEM 15. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES.
(a)The following documents are filed as part of this report:
(1)Financial Statements
The financial statements listed on the accompanying Index to Financial Statements are filed as part of this report at pages to.
(2)Financial Statement Schedules
Financial Statement Schedules have been omitted as they are either not required, not applicable, or the information is otherwise included.
(3)and (b) Exhibits
The exhibits listed on the accompanying Index to Exhibits are filed as part of this report.
Item 15(b).
INDEX TO EXHIBITS
Exhibit Number Exhibit Description Incorporated by Reference
Form Exhibit Filing Date/
Period End Date
2.1 Arrangement Agreement, dated as of January 29, 2025, by and among Lions Gate Entertainment Corp., Lionsgate Studios Holding Corp., Lionsgate Studios Corp., and LG Sirius Holdings ULC (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to the Registration Statement).
8-K 2.1 May 7, 2025
2.2 Amendment No. 1 to Arrangement Agreement, dated as of March 12, 2025, by and among Lions Gate Entertainment Corp., Lionsgate Studios Holding Corp., Lionsgate Studios Corp., and LG Sirius Holdings ULC (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.2 to the Registration Statement).
8-K 2.2 May 7, 2025
3.1 Articles of Lionsgate Studios Corp.
8-K 3.1 May 7, 2025
3.2 Notice of Articles of Lionsgate Studios Corp.
8-K 3.2 May 7, 2025
4.1 Indenture, dated as of May 8, 2024, among Lions Gate Capital Holdings 1, Inc., the guarantors party thereto, and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as Trustee.
8-K 4.1 May 7, 2025
4.1.1 Supplemental Indenture No. 1, dated as of May 13, 2024.
8-K 4.1.1 May 7, 2025
4.1.2 Supplemental Indenture No. 2, dated as of September 25, 2024.
8-K 4.1.2 May 7, 2025
4.1.3 Supplemental Indenture No. 3, dated as of December 31, 2024.
8-K 4.1.3 May 7, 2025
4.1.4 Supplemental Indenture No. 4, dated as of May 8, 2024.
8-K 4.1.4 May 7, 2025
4.1.5 Supplemental Indenture No. 5, dated as of February 3, 2025.
8-K 4.1.5 May 7, 2025
4.1.6 Supplemental Indenture No. 6, dated as of April 23, 2025.
8-K 4.1.6 May 7, 2025
4.1.7 Supplemental Indenture No. 7, dated as of May 6, 2025.
8-K 4.1.7 May 7, 2025
4.1.8x Supplemental Indenture No. 8, dated as of May 6, 2025.
4.2x Description of Capital Stock
4.3 Shareholder Rights Agreement, dated as of May 7, 2025, between Lionsgate Studios Corp. and Computershare Investor Services, Inc., which includes the form of Right Certificate as Exhibit A.
8-K 4.1 May 7, 2025
10.1 Separation Agreement, dated as of May 6, 2025, by and among Lions Gate Entertainment Corp., Lionsgate Studios Holding Corp., Lionsgate Studios Corp., and LG Sirius Holdings ULC.
8-K 10.1 May 7, 2025
10.2 Transition Services Agreement, dated as of May 6, 2025, by and between Starz Entertainment, LLC and Lions Gate Entertainment, Inc.
8-K 10.2 May 7, 2025
10.3 Employee Matters Agreement, dated as of May 6, 2025, by and among Lionsgate Studios Holding Corp., Lionsgate Studios Corp., LG Sirius Holdings ULC and Lions Gate Entertainment Corp.
8-K 10.3 May 7, 2025
10.4 Tax Matters Agreement by and between Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. and Lionsgate Studios Holding Corp. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Registration Statement).
8-K 10.4 May 7, 2025
10.5 Amendment to Tax Matters Agreement, dated as of May 6, 2025, by and between Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. and Lionsgate Studios Holding Corp.
8-K 10.5 May 7, 2025
10.6 Form of Sponsor Option Agreement by and among Screaming Eagle Acquisition Corp, Eagle Equity Partners V, LLC and SEAC II Corp. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.32 to the Registration Statement).
8-K 10.6 May 7, 2025
10.7 Amendment to Sponsor Option Agreement, dated as of May 6, 2025, by and among Lionsgate Studios Holding Corp. and Eagle Equity Partners V, LLC.
8-K 10.7 May 7, 2025
Exhibit Number Exhibit Description Incorporated by Reference
Form Exhibit Filing Date/
Period End Date
10.8x Letter Agreement between Mark H. Rachesky and Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. dated July 9, 2009
10.9 Voting Agreement, dated as of May 6, 2025, by and among Lionsgate Studios Holding Corp., Liberty Global Ventures Limited, MHR Fund Management, LLC, Liberty Global LTD., and Mammoth Funds (as defined therein).
8-K 10.8 May 7, 2025
10.10 Registration Rights Agreement, dated as of May 6, 2025, by and among Lionsgate Studios Holding Corp. and the MHR Group (as defined therein).
8-K 10.1 May 7, 2025
10.11 Registration Rights Agreement, dated as of May 6, 2025, by and between Lionsgate Studios Holding Corp. and Liberty Global Ventures Limited.
8-K 10.9 May 7, 2025
10.12 Investor Rights Agreement, dated as of May 6, 2025, by and among Lionsgate Studios Holding Corp., MHR Fund Management, LLC, Liberty Global Ventures Limited, Liberty Global LTD. and Mammoth Funds (as defined therein).
8-K 10.11 May 7, 2025
10.13 Credit and Guarantee Agreement, dated as of May 6, 2025, among Lions Gate Television Inc., as borrower, the guarantors party thereto, the lenders referred to therein, and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent.
8-K 10.12 May 7, 2025
10.14* Employment Agreement between Jon Feltheimer and Lions Gate Entertainment Corp., dated as of August 21, 2020 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.9 to the Registration Statement).
8-K 10.13 May 7, 2025
10.15* Employment Agreement between James W. Barge and Lions Gate Entertainment Corp., dated as of March 21, 2024 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.11 to the Registration Statement).
8-K 10.14 May 7, 2025
10.16* Employment Agreement between Brian Goldsmith and Lions Gate Entertainment Corp., dated as of October 1, 2022 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.12 to the Registration Statement).
8-K 10.15 May 7, 2025
10.17* Employment Agreement between Bruce Tobey and Lions Gate Entertainment Corp., dated as of March 27, 2023 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.13 to the Registration Statement).
8-K 10.16 May 7, 2025
10.18* Amendment to Employment Agreement, dated as of April 9, 2025, between Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. and Bruce Tobey (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Lionsgate Studios Corp.’s Current Report on Form 8-K, dated as of April 9, 2025).
8-K 10.17 May 7, 2025
10.19* Employment Agreement between Michael Burns and Lionsgate Studios Corp., dated as of May 6, 2025.
8-K 10.18 May 7, 2025
10.20* Lionsgate Studios Corp. 2025 Performance Incentive Plan.
8-K 10.19 May 7, 2025
10.21* Lions Gate Entertainment Inc. Deferred Compensation Plan.
8-K 10.2 May 7, 2025
10.22 Credit, Security and Pledge Agreement dated as of September 30, 2024 with the borrowers, lenders and parents referred to therein, Fifth Third Bank, a National Association, as administrative agent and joint lead arranger, East West Bank, as reserve deposit agent, Zions Bankcorporation, N.A. (d/b/a California Bank & Trust) and First-Citizens Bank & Trust Company as co-documentation agents, and Western Alliance Bank as joint lead arranger.
8-K 10.21 May 7, 2025
10.23 Amended and Restated Credit, Security and Pledge Agreement dated as of November 5, 2024 with the borrowers, lenders and parents referred to therein, Fifth Third Bank, a National Association, as administrative agent and joint lead arranger. East West Bank, as reserve deposit agent, Zions Bankcorporation, N.A. (d/b/a California Bank & Trust) and First-Citizens Bank & Trust Company as co-documentation agents, and Western Alliance Bank as joint lead arranger.
8-K 10.22 May 7, 2025
Exhibit Number Exhibit Description Incorporated by Reference
Form Exhibit Filing Date/
Period End Date
10.24 Amendment No. 1 to the Amended and Restated Credit, Security and Pledge Agreement dated as of December 9, 2024 with the borrowers, lenders and parents referred to therein, Fifth Third Bank, a National Association, as administrative agent and joint lead arranger, East West Bank, as reserve deposit agent, Zions Bankcorporation, N.A. (d/b/a California Bank & Trust) and First-Citizens Bank & Trust Company as co-documentation agents, and Western Alliance Bank as joint lead arranger.
8-K 10.23 May 7, 2025
10.25 Amendment No. 2 to the Amended and Restated Credit, Security and Pledge Agreement dated as of March 31, 2025 with the borrowers, lenders and parents referred to therein, Fifth Third Bank, a National Association, as administrative agent and a joint lead arranger, East West Bank, as reserve deposit agent, City National Bank, Axos Bank, Flagstar Bank, N.A., First-Citizens Bank & Trust Company and Zions Bankcorporation, N.A. (d/b/a California Bank & Trust) as co documentation agents, and Western Alliance Bank, Truist Bank, TCBI Securities, Inc. and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as joint lead arrangers, and Bank of Hope, Sunflower Bank and Preferred Bank as co-manager.
8-K 10.24 May 7, 2025
10.26x* Director Compensation Summary
19.1x Insider Trading Policy
21.1x Subsidiaries of the Company
23.1x Consent of Ernst & Young LLP
24.1x Power of Attorney (Contained on Signature Page)
31.1x Certification of CEO pursuant to Section 302 of Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
31.2x Certification of CFO pursuant to Section 302 of Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
32.1xx Certification of CEO and CFO pursuant to Section 906 of Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
97x Policy Regarding the Recoupment of Certain Compensation Payments
99.1x Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations and Audited Consolidated Financial Statements of Lions Gate Entertainment Corp.
101x The following financial statements from the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended March 31, 2025, formatted in Inline XBRL: (i) Consolidated Balance Sheets (ii) Consolidated Statements of Operations, (iii) Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss, (iv) Consolidated Statements of Equity (Deficit), (v) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows and (vi) Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, tagged as blocks of text and including detailed tags.
104x The cover page from the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended March 31, 2025 (formatted as Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101).
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* Management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.
x Filed herewith
xx Furnished herewith and not deemed to be "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act and shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act, or the Exchange Act, irrespective of any general incorporation language contained in such filing