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1 The best place to watch a movie ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS 2015 Cineworld group PLC | ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS 2015We are a business with a simple strategySTRATEGIC REPORT1 Highlights 20152 At a Glance 4 Highlights of the Year6 Chairman s Statement 8 Chief Executive Officer s Statement10 Market Overview12 Business Model 14 Strategy and KPIs20 Resources and Relationships 22 Principal Risks and Uncertainties29 Financial review33 Corporate Social ResponsibilityGOVERNANCE36 Directors Biographies39 Corporate Governance Statement39 Chairman s Introduction40 Compliance Statement42 Leadership44 Effectiveness45 Nomination Committee Report47 Accountability49 Audit Committee Report54 Directors Remuneration Report55 Annual Report on Remuneration67 Remuneration Policy75 Directors Report80 Statement of Directors Responsibilities81 Independent Auditor s ReportFINANCIAL STATEMENTS84 Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss85 Consolidated Statement of Other Comprehensive Income86

2 Consolidated Statement of Financial Position87 Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity88 Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows89 Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 129 Company Balance Sheet130 Company Statement of Changes in Equity131 Notes to the Company Financial Statements136 Shareholder InformationFor more information be the best place to watch a movieOur Strategy is Deliver a great cinema experience for all cinemagoers, every time2 Continue to expand our estate and look for profitable opportunities to grow3 Ensure that we enhance our existing estate so we deliver a consistent level of quality across the Group4 Be leaders in the industry by offering customers the latest audio and visual technology5 Drive value for shareholders by delivering our growth plans in an efficient and effective waySTRATEGIC REPORTCINEWORLD group PLC | ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS 2015 1 STRATEGIC REPORTfiGOVERNANCEfiFINANCIAL

3 STATEMENTS group REVENUE ( m)+ ADJUSTED PROFIT BEFORE TAX(4)( m)+ EBITDA(3) ( m)+ PROFIT BEFORE TAX ( m)+ ADJUSTED DILUTED EPS(5) (p)+ DIVIDEND PER SHARE(5) (p)+ The 2014 statutory results for Cineworld group plc the group include the results of Cineworld Cinemas and Picturehouse for the 53 week period ended 1 January 2015 and the results of Cinema City for the 44 week period ended 1 January Pro forma results refer to the group s performance had Cinema City been consolidated for the entirety of the period and has been calculated by reference to the acquired management accounts of Cinema City.

4 For the purposes of percentage movements, the impact of the 53rd week has been eliminated (week ending 1 January 2014, the first week of the prior period) and movements in performance have been calculated on a constant currency EBITDA is defined as reported in the Consolidated Statement of Profit and Loss as Operating profit before depreciation and amortisation, onerous leases and other non-recurring charges, impairments and reversals of impairments, transaction and reorganisation costs, profit on disposals of Adjusted profit before tax is calculated by adding back amortisation of intangible assets (excluding acquired movie distribution rights)

5 , and certain non-recurring, non-cash items and foreign exchange as set out in Note 5. Adjusted profit after tax is arrived at by applying an effective tax rate to adjusted profit before The 2014 adjusted diluted earnings per share and dividend per share have been adjusted for the first 48 days of the period to take into account the rights issue of 8 for 25 shares on 14 February CEE is defined as Central and Eastern Europe and includes Poland, Hungary, Romania, Czech Republic, Bulgaria and 2015(1)Other Key HighlightsuuGroup revenue growth of on a statutory basis and on a pro forma(2)

6 Basis; UK & Ireland revenue growth of on a 52 week v 52 week basis; and CEE(6) & Israel revenue growth of on a pro forma growth of on a statutory basis and on a pro forma basis;uuAdjusted profit before tax increased by to tax of after non-recurring costs and amortisation of after tax increased by to ; uuEPS growth of to ;uuAdjusted diluted EPS(5) growth of to ;uuFull year dividend increased by to ; uuNet cash generated from operating activities increased by to ; and uuNet debt reduced from to , reducing the EBITDA to net debt ratio at the year end to HighlightsuuRecord number of 18 sites opened during the period, taking the group to 2,011 screens; uuA record admissions, an increase of ; uuTop ranked UK cinema chain in highly-regarded annual survey by the Institute of Customer Service.

7 AnduuIntegration of the two Groups successfully completed and the synergies achieved have significantly exceeded original REPORT2 Cineworld group PLC | ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS 2015 The group operates in nine different territories. We have 218 cinema sites with 2,011 screens. We are the second largest cinema business in Europe and the number one or two (by number of screens) in each territory of is one of the UK s leading cinema chains by Box Office revenues. The cinemas are modern, well designed multiplexes with stadium and allocated seating, situated mostly in leisure and retail parks.

8 Cineworld provides a high level of customer service to a large volume and wide demographic of customers and shows a very broad range of films; it is also offers the highly successful Unlimited card which allows customers access to unlimited films for a monthly subscription. During the period Cineworld continued the renovation of some of its older cinemas, completing the renovation of Milton Keynes which included the first 4DX screen to be launched in the UK and Sheffield which includes our first VIP offering in the UK in addition to the opening of eight new cinema City operates in six Central and Eastern European territories and is either the number one or two, measured by screens, in each of the markets in which it operates.

9 The cinemas are all modern, well designed multiplexes with four or more screens, have market leading technologies such as IMAX, 4DX and VIP and cater for a high volume of customers. The cinemas tend to have larger foyers than those in the UK, giving an impressive and welcoming feel and its proud local teams provide a great experience to their customers. All cinemas have allocated seating as standard and offer a wide range of popular films, many of which are local to the territory in which the cinemas are situated. Romania has been the focus market for expansion and development with five new cinema sites opened in 2015 and a further five scheduled for opening in 2016.

10 Picturehouse provides a unique, local and intimate film viewing experience having created cinemas of both high quality and of architectural merit. Picturehouse operates in 13 towns and cities, with eight located in London villages , and continues to focus on cinemagoers aged 25 and over, students and those in the more affluent demographics. These audiences are reached by showing a mix of quality blockbusters, alternative content and specialised films. With generally five screens or fewer, Picturehouse Cinemas create a cosy atmosphere, offering freshly-cooked food, bars and other special events, making the experience a bit different to the big multiplexes.