MIAMI & NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Helios and Matheson Analytics Inc. (Nasdaq: HMNY) announced today that during the 2-day period following its announcement of an agreement to acquire a majority stake in movie subscription technology company MoviePass Inc., the MoviePass movie subscription service surpassed membership expectations slated for the next 15 months and achieved outstanding movie theater attendance.
Following the announcement of the new MoviePass $9.95 per month subscription price, during the six-day period from August 15, 2017 through August 20, 2017 (the “Measurement Period”), two theater chains that have partnerships with MoviePass reported outstanding attendance by MoviePass subscribers.
In one of the theater chains, during the Measurement Period, the number of theater seats filled by MoviePass increased from 206 to approximately 4,137, representing an increase in excess of 2,000% as compared to the preceding seven-day period.
In the other theater chain, during the Measurement Period, the number of theater seats filled by MoviePass increased from 203 to approximately 1,795, representing an increase of approximately 884% as compared to the preceding seven-day period.
These two theater chains have theaters located in Arizona, California, Florida, Illinois, Michigan, Missouri, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Indiana and Texas.
“We did not foresee a phenomenon of this magnitude coming,” said Ted Farnsworth, Chairman, and CEO of HMNY. “We set the expectation for MoviePass to achieve at least 150,000 subscribers 15 months down the road. The fact that this has occurred in a few days after announcing the $9.95 per month pricing model reinforces our belief that we will disrupt the motion picture industry as we know it.”
“From day one with MoviePass, my goal was to afford consumers the best possible deal we could offer them,” said MoviePass CEO Mitch Lowe. “We are gratified, and frankly amazed, as to the string of events that has unfolded and the volume of movie lovers we have been able to reach. Putting them in theater seats has always been our mission and this is a dream come true.”
About Helios and Matheson
Helios and Matheson Analytics Inc. (NASDAQ: HMNY) is a provider of information technology services and solutions, offering a range of technology platforms focusing on big data, artificial intelligence, business intelligence, social listening, and consumer-centric technology. Its holdings include RedZone Map™, a safety and navigation app for iOS and Android users, a community-based ecosystem that features a socially empowered safety map app that enhances mobile GPS navigation using advanced proprietary technology. Through TrendIt, Helios and Matheson has acquired technology addressing crowd and migration patterns and consumer behavior in real-time. The patented technology predicts population behavior, along with a crowd’s population size, origin and destination. HMNY is headquartered in New York, NY and listed on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol HMNY. For more information, visit www.hmny.com.
About MoviePass
MoviePass is a technology company dedicated to enhancing the exploration of cinema. As the nation's premier movie-theater subscription service, MoviePass provides film enthusiasts the ability to attend unlimited movies. The service, now accepted at more than 91% of theaters across the United States is the nation's largest theater network. For more information, visit www.moviepass.com.
Additional Information for Stockholders of HMNY about the Proposed Transaction between HMNY and MoviePass and Where to Find It
HMNY plans to file with the SEC and furnish its stockholders with a proxy statement in connection with the proposed transaction with MoviePass and security holders of HMNY are urged to read the proxy statement and the other relevant materials when they become available because such materials will contain important information about HMNY, MoviePass and their respective affiliates and the proposed transaction. The proxy statement and other relevant materials (when they become available), and any and all other documents filed by HMNY with the SEC, may be obtained free of charge at the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.
In addition, investors may obtain a free copy of HMNY’s filings from HMNY’s website at www.hmny.com or by directing a request to: Helios and Matheson Analytics Inc., Attn: Secretary, Empire State Building, 350 Fifth Avenue, Suite 7520, New York, New York 10118, (212) 979-8228.
INVESTORS AND SECURITY HOLDERS OF HMNY ARE URGED TO READ THE PROXY STATEMENT AND THE OTHER RELEVANT MATERIALS WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE BEFORE MAKING ANY VOTING OR INVESTMENT DECISION WITH RESPECT TO THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION BETWEEN HMNY AND MOVIEPASS.
Participants in the Solicitation
HMNY and its directors and executive officers may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from the security holders of HMNY in connection with the proposed transaction between HMNY and MoviePass. Information about those directors and executive officers of HMNY, including their ownership of HMNY securities, is set forth in the annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016, which was filed with the SEC on April 14, 2017. Investors and security holders may obtain additional information regarding the direct and indirect interests of HMNY and its directors and executive officers in the proposed transaction by reading the proxy statement and other public filings referred to above.
Cautionary Statement on Forward-looking Statements and Other Information in this Press Release
Certain statements in this communication contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 or under Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (collectively, “forward-looking statements”) that may not be based on historical fact, but instead relate to future events, including without limitation statements, regarding the expected completion of the acquisition of a controlling interest of MoviePass by HMNY, the time frame in which this will occur, the expected benefits to HMNY and MoviePass from completing the acquisition, and the expected financial performance of HMNY following completion of the acquisition. Statements regarding future events are based on the parties’ current expectations and are necessarily subject to associated risks related to, among other things, the conditions to the closing of the acquisition may not be satisfied (including, without limitation, the requisite equity or equity-linked financing transaction of HMNY with gross proceeds of at least $10 million upon which the MoviePass transaction is conditioned), the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstances that could give rise to the termination of the securities purchase agreement between MoviePass and HMNY, and general economic conditions. Therefore, actual results may differ materially and adversely from those expressed in any forward-looking statements.
Such forward-looking statements are based on a number of assumptions. Although the parties believe that the assumptions made and expectations represented by such statements are reasonable, there can be no assurance that a forward-looking statement contained herein will prove to be accurate. Actual results and developments may differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements contained herein and even if such actual results and developments are realized or substantially realized, there can be no assurance that they will have the expected consequences or effects. Risk factors and other material information concerning HMNY are described in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2016 and other filings, including subsequent current and periodic reports, information statements and registration statements filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. You are cautioned to review such reports and other filings at www.sec.gov.
Given these risks, uncertainties and factors, you are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements and information, which are qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement. All forward-looking statements and information made herein are based on the parties’ current expectations and the parties do not undertake an obligation to revise or update such forward-looking statements and information to reflect subsequent events or circumstances, except as required by law.
Because the MoviePass $9.95 per month subscription pricing model is new, HMNY is providing the information in this press release to update investors regarding the resulting rate of increase in the use of MoviePass to fill certain theater seats in the week following the announcement of the transaction between HMNY and MoviePass. There can be no assurance that such rate of increase will continue or be sustained across a broader sampling of theaters. Moreover, the increase in the number of theater seats filled provides no assurance that the MoviePass business model will lead to profitability.
