Canadian exhibition giant Cineplex will reopen six of its 164 movie theaters June 26, with the rest set to resume business in July after their shutdown because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
But, before allowing theatergoers back, the chain adopted a so-called poison pill on June 19 for shareholders. Also known as a stockholder rights plan, the action is a defense against hostile and low-priced takeover attempts that take advantage of weakened stock prices.
Cineplex said its three-year plan — allowing shareholders to purchase discounted shares triggered by unwanted offers for a stake of 20 percent or more — was designed to ensure "fair treatment" of shareholders.