Cinepolis (IFC-51015)

Countries
  • Mexico
Geographic location where the impacts of the investment may be experienced.
Financial Institutions
  • International Finance Corporation (IFC)
International, regional and national development finance institutions. Many of these banks have a public interest mission, such as poverty reduction.
Project Status
Proposed
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Bank Risk Rating
B
Environmental and social categorization assessed by the development bank as a measure of the planned project’s environmental and social impacts. A higher risk rating may require more due diligence to limit or avoid harm to people and the environment. For example, "A" or "B" are risk categories where "A" represents the highest amount of risk. Results will include projects that specifically recorded a rating, all other projects are marked ‘U’ for "Undisclosed."
Borrower
Exhibidora Mexicana Cinepolis, S.A. de C.V.
A public entity (government or state-owned) provided with funds or financial support to manage and/or implement a project.
Sectors
  • Communications
The service or industry focus of the investment. A project can have several sectors.
Investment Type(s)
Loan
The categories of the bank investment: loan, grant, guarantee, technical assistance, advisory services, equity and fund.
Investment Amount (USD)
$ 300.00 million
Value listed on project documents at time of disclosure. If necessary, this amount is converted to USD ($) on the date of disclosure. Please review updated project documents for more information.
Loan Amount (USD)
$ 300.00 million
Value listed on project documents at time of disclosure. If necessary, this amount is converted to USD ($) on the date of disclosure. Please review updated project documents for more information.
Project Cost (USD)
$ 300.00 million
Value listed on project documents at time of disclosure. If necessary, this amount is converted to USD ($) on the date of disclosure. Please review updated project documents for more information.
Primary Source

Original disclosure @ IFC website

Updated in EWS May 14, 2026

Disclosed by Bank Mar 6, 2026

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Project Description
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According to the IFC, the proposed IFC investment (the “Project”) involves an unsecured senior A/B loan package of up to USD 300 million to support Cinépolis’ expansion and modernization efforts globally. This includes upgrades to existing facilities, digitalization initiatives, and the development of new cinemas across a number of countries where the Company operates. Capex expenditure for new developments and upgrades are defined by the Company on a yearly basis. The investment will also support energy efficiency programs and content production initiatives such as Que Cine in Chile.

Investment Description
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Private Actors Description
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According to the IFC, Exhibidora Mexicana Cinépolis, S.A de C.V (https://cinepolis.com/) (the “Company” or “Cinépolis”) is a leading global movie theatre operator headquartered in Morelia, Michoacán, Mexico. It is the largest cinema chain in Latin America and ranks first globally in terms of annual attendance, with over 6,800 screens and approximately 264 million admissions per year. The Company operates in 19 countries, including, but not limited to, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Costa Rica, Mexico, India, and Indonesia, and maintains a strong market position through innovation, digital transformation, and strategic expansion. 

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Contact Information
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Contact Person: Paola Hernández Villalvazo
Company Name: Cinepolis
Address:
Antonio Dovalí Jaime 70, Santa Fé
Torre A, Piso 10,
Zedec, Santa Fé, Álvaro Obregón
01376, Ciudad de México
Email: phernandez@cinepolis.com
Phone: +52(443)3226200

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