OREANDA-NEWS. Regal Entertainment Group (NYSE: RGC), a leading motion picture exhibitor owning and operating the largest theatre circuit in the United States, today announced fiscal fourth quarter 2015 results.

Total revenues for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2015 were $848.2 million compared to total revenues of $799.1 million for the fourth quarter ended January 1, 2015. Net income attributable to controlling interest was $55.0 million in the fourth quarter of 2015 compared to $46.3 million in the fourth quarter of 2014. Diluted earnings per share was $0.35 for the fourth quarter of 2015 compared to $0.30 for the fourth quarter of 2014. Adjusted diluted earnings per share (1) was $0.36 for the fourth quarter of 2015 compared to $0.30 for the fourth quarter of 2014. Adjusted EBITDA(3) was $175.7 million for the fourth quarter of 2015 compared to $163.6 for the fourth quarter of 2014. Beginning January 2, 2015, Regal’s fiscal year changed from a 52-53 week fiscal year ending on the first Thursday after December 25 of each year to a fiscal year ending on December 31 of each year. As a result of the calendar change, the fourth quarter of 2015 consisted of six fewer days than the fourth quarter of 2014 and the fiscal 2015 period consisted of seven fewer days than the fiscal 2014 period. Reconciliations of non-GAAP financial measures are provided in the financial schedules accompanying this press release.

Regal’s Board of Directors also today declared a cash dividend of $0.22 per Class A and Class B common share, payable on March 15, 2016, to stockholders of record on March 4, 2016. The Company intends to pay a regular quarterly dividend for the foreseeable future at the discretion of the Board of Directors depending on available cash, anticipated cash needs, overall financial condition, loan agreement restrictions, future prospects for earnings and cash flows as well as other relevant factors.

“We are pleased to report that 2015 was a record year for Regal Entertainment Group. A strong film slate, our investment in premium amenities, and our consistent focus on operational execution helped us achieve new annual records for total revenues, adjusted EBITDA, average ticket price and average concession sales per patron,” stated Amy Miles, CEO of Regal Entertainment Group. “Looking ahead, we are excited about the opportunity to bring premium amenities to even more theaters and customers in 2016.”