IMAX Management
Management criteria checks 3/4
IMAX's CEO is Rich Gelfond, appointed in Apr 2009, has a tenure of 16.08 years. total yearly compensation is $7.98M, comprised of 15% salary and 85% bonuses, including company stock and options. directly owns 1.13% of the company’s shares, worth $16.32M. The average tenure of the management team and the board of directors is 5.3 years and 9.9 years respectively.
Key information
Rich Gelfond
Chief executive officer
US$8.0m
Total compensation
| CEO salary percentage | 15.03% |
| CEO tenure | 16.1yrs |
| CEO ownership | 1.1% |
| Management average tenure | 5.3yrs |
| Board average tenure | 9.9yrs |
Recent management updates
Recent updates
IMAX Corporation: Viewing It With A Positive Outlook, But It's Quite Expensive
May 23Market Participants Recognise IMAX Corporation's (NYSE:IMAX) Earnings Pushing Shares 25% Higher
May 17
IMAX's (NYSE:IMAX) Soft Earnings Are Actually Better Than They Appear
May 02Should You Investigate IMAX Corporation (NYSE:IMAX) At US$22.45?
Apr 19Here's What's Concerning About IMAX's (NYSE:IMAX) Returns On Capital
Apr 04We Think IMAX (NYSE:IMAX) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt
Mar 15IMAX Corporation: Unlocking Asymmetric Gains In Premium Cinema
Mar 09Is Now The Time To Look At Buying IMAX Corporation (NYSE:IMAX)?
Jan 08IMAX Corporation: Overseas Growth Opportunities
Dec 24IMAX (NYSE:IMAX) Has Some Difficulty Using Its Capital Effectively
Dec 10IMAX Corporation (NYSE:IMAX) Shares Could Be 44% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate
Nov 23After Leaping 26% IMAX Corporation (NYSE:IMAX) Shares Are Not Flying Under The Radar
Nov 07Here's Why IMAX (NYSE:IMAX) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly
Oct 31If EPS Growth Is Important To You, IMAX (NYSE:IMAX) Presents An Opportunity
Oct 13IMAX Corporation: Undervalued Relative To Revenue Growth And Margin Expansion Potential
Oct 10When Should You Buy IMAX Corporation (NYSE:IMAX)?
Sep 30
Calculated Global Expansion And Innovative Content Slate Set To Propel Growth
IMAX's strategic expansions and landmark deals in global markets promise substantial revenue growth through new installations and high-profile film releases.Returns On Capital At IMAX (NYSE:IMAX) Paint A Concerning Picture
Aug 23IMAX Corporation: Upbeat Mid-Term Outlook After Great Q2 Signings
Jul 30Pinning Down IMAX Corporation's (NYSE:IMAX) P/S Is Difficult Right Now
Jul 26Is IMAX (NYSE:IMAX) A Risky Investment?
Jun 19Is It Too Late To Consider Buying IMAX Corporation (NYSE:IMAX)?
May 22IMAX Corporation: Good Reasons To Be Bullish
Apr 08IMAX Corporation Just Recorded A 12% EPS Beat: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting Next
Mar 01When Should You Buy IMAX Corporation (NYSE:IMAX)?
Feb 15IMAX Corporation: Bull Case Has Merits, But I Am Not Interested
Jan 22IMAX Corporation: International Expansion Remains A Bright Spot
Nov 19Some Investors May Be Worried About IMAX's (NYSE:IMAX) Returns On Capital
Oct 13IMAX Appears Expensive After Post-Pandemic Appreciation
Oct 09IMAX Corporation Stock: Bullish Following A Blockbuster Summer
Aug 24Should You Think About Buying IMAX Corporation (NYSE:IMAX) Now?
Jul 31These Return Metrics Don't Make IMAX (NYSE:IMAX) Look Too Strong
Jul 14IMAX Corporation: Coming Back To Life
Jun 15Are Investors Undervaluing IMAX Corporation (NYSE:IMAX) By 31%?
Jun 07Is It Time To Consider Buying IMAX Corporation (NYSE:IMAX)?
Apr 03IMAX (NYSE:IMAX) Is Carrying A Fair Bit Of Debt
Mar 13IMAX Non-GAAP EPS of $0.19 misses by $0.03, revenue of $98M beats by $1.77M
Feb 22IMAX, Cinema XXI expand relationship with deal for ten new theatres in Indonesia
Feb 14IMAX (NYSE:IMAX) Has Some Difficulty Using Its Capital Effectively
Feb 06IMAX Corporation: All Eyes On China
Jan 30IMAX plans to add seven new locations in Japanese expansion
Jan 19IMAX China gets new key person
Dec 12Is IMAX (NYSE:IMAX) A Risky Investment?
Nov 28IMAX, AMC partner on six new Saudi Arabia theaters
Oct 27Capital Allocation Trends At IMAX (NYSE:IMAX) Aren't Ideal
Oct 17IMAX Corporation: Watch Recent Buyback Program Expansion And Acquisition
Oct 04CEO Compensation Analysis
| Date | Total Compensation | Salary | Company Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$25m |
| Dec 31 2024 | US$8m | US$1m | US$26m |
| Sep 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | US$23m |
| Jun 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | US$21m |
| Mar 31 2024 | n/a | n/a | US$26m |
| Dec 31 2023 | US$9m | US$1m | US$25m |
| Sep 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | US$25m |
| Jun 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | US$4m |
| Mar 31 2023 | n/a | n/a | -US$7m |
| Dec 31 2022 | US$8m | US$1m | -US$23m |
| Sep 30 2022 | n/a | n/a | -US$15m |
| Jun 30 2022 | n/a | n/a | -US$15m |
| Mar 31 2022 | n/a | n/a | -US$21m |
| Dec 31 2021 | US$9m | US$1m | -US$22m |
| Sep 30 2021 | n/a | n/a | -US$54m |
| Jun 30 2021 | n/a | n/a | -US$93m |
| Mar 31 2021 | n/a | n/a | -US$109m |
| Dec 31 2020 | US$7m | US$1m | -US$144m |
| Sep 30 2020 | n/a | n/a | -US$104m |
| Jun 30 2020 | n/a | n/a | -US$48m |
| Mar 31 2020 | n/a | n/a | -US$11m |
| Dec 31 2019 | US$7m | US$1m | US$47m |
| Sep 30 2019 | n/a | n/a | US$30m |
| Jun 30 2019 | n/a | n/a | US$26m |
| Mar 31 2019 | n/a | n/a | US$23m |
| Dec 31 2018 | US$6m | US$1m | US$23m |
Compensation vs Market: Rich's total compensation ($USD7.98M) is above average for companies of similar size in the US market ($USD6.09M).
Compensation vs Earnings: Rich's compensation has been consistent with company performance over the past year.
CEO
Rich Gelfond (68 yo)
Mr. Richard Lewis Gelfond, also known as Rich, has been the Chief Executive Officer at IMAX Corporation since April 1, 2009. Mr. Gelfond serves as the Co-Chief Executive Officer and Co-Chairman of Clarion...
Leadership Team
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEO & Director | 16.1yrs | US$7.98m | 1.13% $ 16.3m | |
| Executive VP & CFO | 3yrs | US$1.46m | 0.058% $ 843.6k | |
| Chief Legal Officer & Senior EVP | 13.3yrs | US$2.77m | 0.34% $ 4.9m | |
| Chief Marketing Officer | 1.3yrs | US$1.93m | 0.014% $ 209.3k | |
| President of IMAX Global Theatres | 13.6yrs | US$2.45m | 0.29% $ 4.1m | |
| Co-Founder | no data | no data | no data | |
| Senior VP of Finance & Principal Accounting Officer | less than a year | no data | no data | |
| Head of Enterprise Transformation | 9.3yrs | no data | no data | |
| Executive VP & CTO | 5.3yrs | no data | 0.11% $ 1.7m | |
| Senior VP & Head of Investor Relations | 2.7yrs | no data | no data | |
| Global Head of Corporate Communications | 5.9yrs | no data | no data | |
| Executive VP & Global Chief People Officer | 2.7yrs | no data | 0.032% $ 458.2k |
Experienced Management: IMAX's management team is seasoned and experienced (5.3 years average tenure).
Board Members
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEO & Director | 31.2yrs | US$7.98m | 1.13% $ 16.3m | |
| Independent Director | 9.8yrs | US$187.49k | 0.11% $ 1.7m | |
| Independent Director | 11.9yrs | US$189.99k | 0.067% $ 970.4k | |
| Independent Director | 14.7yrs | US$199.99k | 0.065% $ 944.9k | |
| Independent Director | 8.6yrs | US$192.49k | 14.81% $ 214.8m | |
| Lead Independent Director | 21.7yrs | US$199.99k | 0.23% $ 3.4m | |
| Independent Chairman of the Board | 9.9yrs | US$282.50k | 0.062% $ 895.1k | |
| Independent Director | 2.2yrs | US$177.49k | 0.027% $ 395.0k | |
| Independent Director | 2.2yrs | US$184.99k | 0.027% $ 395.0k | |
| Independent Director | 3.9yrs | US$187.49k | 0.051% $ 744.1k |
Experienced Board: IMAX's board of directors are considered experienced (9.9 years average tenure).
Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
|---|---|
| Company Analysis | 2025/05/22 05:03 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2025/05/22 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2024/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
| Package | Data | Timeframe | Example US Source * |
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
IMAX Corporation is covered by 29 analysts. 11 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
|---|---|
| Marla Backer | Ascendiant Capital Markets LLC |
| Patrick Sholl | Barrington Research Associates, Inc. |
| Michael Hickey | Benchmark Company |