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MERGER (Details 3) (AMC Entertainment, Inc., Merger Subsidiary, USD $) | 0 Months Ended
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Aug. 30, 2012
AMC Entertainment, Inc. | Merger Subsidiary |
Merger |
Financial advisor fees | $ 18,129,000
Management transaction bonuses | 6,000,000
Bond amendment fees | 3,946,000
Unrecognized stock compensation expense | 3,177,000
Other contingent transaction costs | 210,000
Financial advisor fees, bond amendment consent fees, and professional and consulting fees related to the Merger | $ 31,462,000

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