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LETTER TOFROM OUR STOCKHOLDERS

CEO
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Dear Fellow Stockholders:

On behalf of the Board of Directors (the “Board”), I would like to invite


We welcome you to the 2019join us at our 2022 annual meeting of stockholders (the “Annual Meeting”) of Cinemark Holdings, Inc. (the “Company”) to be held at our West Plano Theatre located(Annual Meeting). This year you may participate either in-person at 3800 Dallas Parkway, Plano, TXTexas 75093 on May 23, 2019or online at 9:00 a.m. CDT. www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/CNK2022.
The accompanying formal noticetheatrical exhibition industry made significant strides in its recovery from COVID-19 throughout the course of 2021, culminating in a fourth quarter box office that surpassed the $2 billion mark for the first time since the onset of the pandemic. Ongoing improvements in theatrical moviegoing have continued in 2022, with multiple new film releases outperforming expectations and proxy statement set forthachieving results comparable to pre-pandemic levels. Fourth quarter 2021, and 2022 film results to-date, demonstrate that consumer enthusiasm for the details regarding admissionshared, immersive, theatrical moviegoing experience remains strong and provide indicators of further improvement to come as the business to be conducted atimpact of the Annual Meeting.

pandemic further subsides.

The North-American movie exhibition industry achieved anall-time high box office

Cinemark experienced sizeable year-over-year growth in the fourth quarter driven by a more compelling line-up of $11.9 billion in 2018, an increasenew film content, rebounding consumer demand, and exceptional operating performance and ongoing execution of 6.9% over 2017. For the ninth time out of the past ten years, we outperformed theour strategic initiatives by our global teams. Our U.S. admissions revenues surpassed North American industry box office with 7.7% domesticrecovery by more than 700 basis points during the quarter when comparing fourth quarter 2021 box office growthresults against fourth quarter 2019. Similarly, our Latin American admissions out-performed their corresponding industry results by a comparable degree. Importantly, our significant attendance and a 6.3% increase in attendance. The strength of the film content coupled with our consistent execution of our strategic initiatives ledbox office results flowed through to our bottom-line, delivering positive fourth consecutive yearquarter Adjusted EBITDA ofall-time highs, including records $140 million and full-year Adjusted EBITDA of $80 million. Furthermore, we generated positive cash flow from operations in all revenue categoriesboth the U.S. and $3.2 billion in worldwide revenues.

During 2018, we served more than 280 million guests worldwide and expanded our footprint through new builds and acquisitions for a total of more than 6,000 screens across our global footprint spanning 16 countries. Our domestic subscription program, Movie Club, achieved more than 530,000 members, which was 250% more than our initialone-year goal and represented nearly 1,600 members per theatre. Additionally, we increased our recliner penetration from 45% to more than 55% of our domestic circuit, the highest among the major exhibitors.

The focus of the executive team has always been to drive stockholder value and to increase the return on your investment in the Company. In that spirit, we increased our cash dividend by $0.08 annually inLatin America during the fourth quarter, which represented another meaningful milestone in our company’s emergence from the pandemic.

Our Cinemark team has faced monumental challenges during the pandemic, and what they have accomplished – and what they continue to accomplish – through their endless perseverance, dedication, resourcefulness, strategic thinking, and ingenuity, is nothing short of 2018, thus growingastounding. Our Board’s deep industry knowledge, business savvy, financial acumen, and diverse expertise have also been a source of tremendous value to management while navigating the challenges of the pandemic, and their input will continue to provide immense strategic benefit as we position Cinemark for ongoing success ahead.
While our cash dividend by 36% cumulativelyrecovery from the pandemic is still underway, meaningful continued improvements in the state of the virus, consumer sentiment and distributing more than $640 millioncontent flow are all highly encouraging. As we look ahead, we remain optimistic about the future of theatrical moviegoing and Cinemark. We are working diligently to position ourselves for ongoing success in the evolving media landscape and to deliver long-term value for our stockholders, over the past five years.

The Board, the management teamshareholders, guests, communities, and I would like to thankemployees.

Thank you for choosingyour continued support, trust and investment in Cinemark. We look forward to invest in Cinemark and extend a warm invitation to attend theyour participation at our Annual Meeting.

YOUR VOTE IS VERY IMPORTANT TO US. Whether or not you plan to attend the Annual Meeting, I urge you to please cast your vote as soon as possible via the Internet, telephone or mail.
Sincerely,

Sean Gamble
President and
Chief Executive Officer
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Cinemark has presented supplemental non-GAAP financial measures as part of this Proxy Statement. Definitions of each non-GAAP measure and a reconciliation of each non-GAAP financial measure with the most comparable GAAP measure are set forth in Annex A. The non-GAAP financial measures presented in this Proxy Statement should not be considered as alternative measures for the most directly-comparable GAAP financial measures. The non-GAAP financial measures presented in this Proxy Statement are used by management to monitor the financial performance of the business, inform business decision-making and forecast future results.

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Mark Zoradi

Chief Executive Officer


CINEMARK HOLDINGS, INC.


3900 Dallas Parkway Suite 500


Plano, Texas 75093

NOTICE OF 2019 ANNUAL MEETING AND PROXY STATEMENT

April 8, 2019

6, 2022

Dear Stockholders:

Notice is hereby given that the Annual Meeting of the CompanyCinemark Holdings, Inc. (the “Company”) will be heldheld:
Time and Date:
9:00 am (Central Daylight Time) on Thursday, May 19, 2022
Physical Location:
3800 Dallas Parkway, Plano, Texas 75093
Virtual Meeting Site:
www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/CNK2022
The purpose of the meeting is to consider and vote on May 23, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. CDT at our West Plano Theatre located at 3800 Dallas Parkway, Plano, TX 75093, for the following purposes:

matters:
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To elect three Class III directors to serve for three years on our Board;

board of directors;
2.
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To ratify the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as our independent registered public accounting firm for 2019;

2022;
3.
3.

To hold the annual,non-binding, advisory vote on our executive compensation program; and

4.
4.

To transact such other business as may properly come before the Annual Meeting or any adjournment thereof.

Only

Our board of directors has fixed the close of business March 25, 2022, as the record date (“Record Date”) for determining the stockholders of record as of the Record Date will be entitled to notice of and to vote at the Annual Meeting.

Pursuant to the rules adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission, we have elected to provide access to our proxy materials via the Internet. Accordingly, on April 6, 2022, we sent our shareholders a Notice of Internet Availability of Proxy Materials (the “Notice”) containing instructions on how to access the 2021 proxy statement and annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021 online. Shareholders who have received the Notice will not be sent a printed copy of our proxy materials in the mail unless they request to receive a printed copy.
You will be able to attend the Annual Meeting in person or via live audio webcast by using the following link: www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/CNK2022 and the 16-digit control number found on the proxy card or the voting instruction form. By logging into the website, stockholders as of the Record Date will be able to vote shares electronically on all items to be considered at the Annual Meeting.
If a stockholder as of the Record Date has any question pertaining to the business of the Annual Meeting, it must be submitted in advance of the Annual Meeting by visiting www.proxyvote.com. Questions may be submitted until 10:59 p.m. CDT, on Tuesday, May 17, 2022. Stockholders must have their proxy cards or voting instruction forms in hand when accessing the website and follow the instructions. To allow us to respond at the Annual Meeting to the maximum number of stockholders, each stockholder will be limited to one question.
BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS,

Michael Cavalier
Executive Vice President-General Counsel &
Business Affairs
YOUR VOTE IS IMPORTANT TO US. Whether or not you plan to attend the Annual Meeting in person or online, it is important that your shares be represented. Therefore, we urge you to promptly vote and submit your proxy in advance of the Annual Meeting. You can vote your shares via the Internet, by telephone, or by signing, dating, and returning the proxy card or voting instruction form. To vote via the Internet or telephone, follow the instructions included in the proxy card or the voting instruction form. You can revoke a proxy at any time prior to its exercise at the Annual Meeting by following the instructions in the proxy statement.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF

DIRECTORS,

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Michael Cavalier

Executive Vice President — General Counsel

and Secretary

Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the Annual Meeting.

The proxy statement and the 2021 Form 10-K are available at

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Director Independence

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Executive Sessions

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Stockholder Communications with the Board

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Corporate Governance Policies and Charters

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Code of Business Conduct and Ethics

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Compensation Risk Assessment

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CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

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PROXY STATEMENT SUMMARY

This summary highlights information contained elsewhere in this proxy statement and in our annual report on Form10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018 (the “20182021 (2021 Form10-K”) 10-K) as filed with the SECSecurities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on February 28, 201925, 2022 for Cinemark Holdings, Inc. (the “Company”, “Cinemark”, “we”(Company, Cinemark, we or “us”)us). You should carefully read the entire proxy statement and the Company’s 20182021 Form10-K before voting.

ANNUAL MEETING INFORMATION

MEETING DATE
TIME
RECORD DATE
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THURSDAY, MAY 19, 2022
9:00 A.M. CDT
MARCH 25, 2022
HOW TO VOTE

Please act as soon as possible to vote your shares, even if you plan to attend the Annual Meeting in person or online. If you are a beneficial stockholder, your broker will NOT be able to vote your shares with respect to non-routine matters unless you have given your broker specific instructions to do so. If you are a stockholder of record, you may vote via the Internet, by telephone, or, if you have received a printed version of these proxy materials, by mail. For more information regarding voting, see “Questions and Answers About the Annual Meeting and Voting” beginning on page 59.

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ONLINE at www.proxyvote.com You may also attend the Annual Meeting online to vote at www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/CNK2022
BY PHONE by calling the applicable number.
For stockholders of record: (800) 690-6903
For beneficial owners: the telephone number on your voting instruction form.
For online and Time:

Thursday,

May 23, 2019phone voting, you will need the 16-digit control number on your proxy card or voting instruction form.

BY MAIL if you have received a printed version of these proxy materials.
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•  Attend the Annual Meeting in person or online at

www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/CNK2022

• The Annual Meeting will begin at 9:00 a.m. CDT,

with log-in for those attending online beginning at 8:45 a.m., on Thursday, May 19, 2022.

Location:

Cinemark West Plano Theatre

3800 Dallas Parkway

Plano, TX 75093

Record Date:

March 28, 2019

Proxy Mail Date:

On or about

April 8, 2019

HOW TO VOTE

Even if you plan to attend the Annual Meeting in person, please cast your vote as soon as possible by following the instructions on your proxy card or voting instruction form. You can vote by one of the following methods. Please refer to the section ‘Questions and Answers About the Annual Meeting and Voting’ beginning on page 58 for detailed voting instructions.

ASKING QUESTIONS

If you have a question pertaining to the business of the Annual Meeting, you must submit it in advance of the Annual Meeting by visiting www.proxyvote.com. Questions may be submitted until 10:59 p.m. CDT, on Tuesday, May 17, 2022. You should have your proxy card or voting instruction form in hand when you access the website and follow the instructions. To allow us to respond at the Annual Meeting to the maximum number of stockholders, each stockholder will be limited to one question.
IF YOU CANNOT ATTEND, FOLLOWING THE ANNUAL MEETING:

Appropriate questions received that are not addressed at the Annual Meeting due to time constraints will be posted, along with our responses, on https://ir.cinemark.com as soon as practical after the conclusion of the Annual Meeting.

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VOTING ROADMAP
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VOTING MATTERS AND BOARD RECOMMENDATIONS

Elect Four Class III Director Nominees
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Description
The Board recommends a vote FOR each nominee
Name

Independent
Director
Since
Board Voting

Recommendations

Page ReferenceCommittees

Item 1

Benjamin Chereskin
President of Profile Capital Management LLC
Former Managing Director and Member of Madison Dearborn Partners LLC
Election of three Class III directors to serve for three years on our Board

✓ FOR each director nominee

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2004
• Compensation
• Strategic Planning

Item 2

Ratification
Lee Roy Mitchell
Executive Chairman of the appointment ofBoard
X
Founder
• None
Ray Syufy
Chief Executive Officer
Syufy Enterprises, Inc.
X
2006
• Strategic Planning
Sean Gamble
Chief Executive Officer
X
2022
• None
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Ratify Deloitte & Touche LLP as our independent registered public accounting firm for 2019

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Item 3

See page 29

Annual,

The Board recommends a votenon-binding, FOR this item
Independent firm with reasonable fees and significant financial reporting expertise
Deloitte & Touche LLP, or Deloitte & Touche, has audited our consolidated financial statements annually since 1987
Audit Committee evaluates the independence of Deloitte & Touche annually and has determined that its appointment continues to be in the best interests of our stockholders
Item

Non-binding, annual advisory vote on our executive compensation program

See page 29

✓ FOR

The Board recommends a vote FOR this item

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Annual say-on-pay vote
The key elements of our executive compensation program remain unchanged
Our compensation principles and practices promote pay-for-performance and align executive and stockholder interests
Our 2021 executive compensation was reasonable, balanced and appropriate in light of the continuing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Company and the motion picture exhibition industry

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Item 1. Election of Three Class III Directors

The following table provides summary information about each director nominee.

Name   Age   

Director

Since

 Occupation Experience Independent Committee
Memberships 

Benjamin Chereskin

   60 2004 President, Profile Capital Management Leadership, Consumer Products, Finance, Technology, Strategy, Governance Yes CC; SP (Chair)

Lee Roy Mitchell

   82 1987 Founder; Chairman of the Board Leadership, Finance, Strategy, Industry Expertise No NV (Chair)

Raymond Syufy

   56 2006 CEO, Syufy Enterprises Real Estate, Retail Business, Finance, Leadership, Industry Expertise, Strategy No SP; NV

CC: Compensation Committee   NV: New Ventures Committee   SP: Strategic Long-Range Planning Committee

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE HIGHLIGHTS

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Item 2.Ratification

CINEMARK PERFORMANCE IN 2021
We made tremendous progress combating the ongoing effects of the Appointmentpandemic during the course of Deloitte

The Audit Committee has appointed2021 by focusing on highly disciplined operating management and the Board has ratified the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP (collectively, “Deloitte”) as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for 2019. As a matter of good corporate governance, we are seeking stockholder ratification of the appointment of Deloitte. If the stockholders do not ratify the appointment of Deloitte, the Audit Committee may review its future selection of auditors.

One or more representatives of Deloitte are expected to be present at the Annual Meeting. They will have an opportunity to make a statement if they so desire and will be available to answer appropriate questions.



We paid the following fees (in thousands) to Deloitte for professional services rendered by them during 2018 and 2017, respectively:

Fees 2018  2017 

Audit

 

 $

 

1,837.2

 

 

 

 $

 

1,781.0

 

 

 

Audit Related

 

 $

 

10.4

 

 

 

 $

 

10.4

 

 

 

Tax(1)

 

 $

 

66.4

 

 

 

 $

 

145.5

 

 

 

Other

 

 $

 

-

 

 

 

 $

 

-

 

 

 

Total

 

 

 $

 

                        1,914.0

 

 

 

 $

 

                  1,936.9

 

 

 

(1)    Fees primarily include transfer pricing studies and tax compliance services.

Item 3.Non-binding, Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation

The Company annually requests anon-binding advisory vote from our stockholders on the compensation paid to our named executive officers (the “NEOs”), for and during the prior year. We have consistently received high stockholder approval for our executive compensation program primarily due to its strong alignment with Company financial performance. At the 2018 annual meeting, approximately 95% of our stockholders present, either in person or via proxy, and voting approved our executive compensation for 2017.

2018 BUSINESS PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHTS

Our Vision and its Execution

Our key objective is to deliver competitive returns on capital invested by the Company. We achieve this objective by implementing our vision of shaping the motion picture industry and being recognized as the most influentialout-of-home entertainment network in the world. We also focus on our core values of integrity, trust and servant leadership. During 2018, we executed our vision by launching and making significant progress on many strategic initiatives that will benefit the Company over the long-term. We accomplished the following in 2018:

Served more than 280 million guests worldwide

Launched in December 2017, grew our U.S. subscription program, Movie Club, to more than 530,000 members, representing nearly 1,600 members per theatre and more than 2.5x our initialone-year goal

Increased recliner penetration from 45% to more than 55% of our domestic circuit - the highest recliner penetration of the major exhibitors

Launched a new XD campaign and continued to grow our XD market share generating approximately 9% of our worldwide box office from only 4% of worldwide XD screens

Increased domestic food and beverage revenue by more than $100 million, the highestone-year growth in our history and achieving 12 consecutive years of domestic per cap growth

Launched our own CNK Brazile-commerce platform and implementede-commerce platforms in Colombia, Peru and Bolivia

Expanded our worldwide footprint, through new builds and acquisitions, exceeding 6,000+ screens

Opened our first virtual reality experience at our West Plano theatre.



Additionally, over the past five years, we have grown Cinemark’s cash dividend by 36% (inclusive of the 2018 fourth quarter increase) and distributed more than $640 million to our stockholders. This demonstrates our commitment to return capital to our stockholders while continuing to invest in strategic initiatives to position our Company for long-term success. Below is our annual cash dividend paid per share of Common Stock over the past five years:

Year  Annualized Cash
Dividend Per Share
 

2014

 

  $

 

1.00

 

 

 

2015

 

  $

 

1.00

 

 

 

2016

 

  $

 

1.08

 

 

 

2017

 

  $

 

1.16

 

 

 

2018

 

  $

 

                                   1.28

 

 

 

Operational and Financial Results

Company Performance Year-Over-Year:

We delivered worldwide records for the fourth consecutive year in many of our key performance categories in 2018. We achieved these record results through disciplinedproactive execution of our strategic initiatives focused on creating an extraordinary guest experience, coupledinitiatives. Some of the significant accomplishments we achieved during the year that are aligned with outstandingour key priorities include:

Effectively Navigate the Pandemic:
Continued to strengthen global liquidity through expense management, cash preservation, Adjusted EBITDA recovery, and global debt actions, including the extension of all significant maturities to 2025 and beyond
Streamlined theater practices, optimized operating hours, refined staffing requirements, and maintained our company-wide continuous improvement program
Successfully re-opened our entire global circuit (the first to do so amongst the major circuits), and remained open, while managing frequent fluctuations in content supply and government restrictions
Effectively engaged our employees through job flexibility actions, benefits management, and active communication across numerous channels, including consistent town halls and regular department meetings/emails
Re-Ignite Theatrical Exhibition:
Helped reactivate the theatrical release of new commercial film content fromthrough active negotiation and collaboration with studio partners
Maintained robust health and safety protocols, achieving ~90% guest satisfaction scores despite sizable labor and supply chain pressures
Significantly enhanced the scale of our studio partners.

The North American industry box office grew by 6.9% todigital marketing capabilities and reach, anall-time highconsistently delivering billions of $11.9 billion, bolstered by a sizeable increase in year-over-year attendance. Cinemark’s domesticbox-office over-indexedimpressions each month through social media engagement, personalized emails, and earned media stories that showcase the North American industry box office by 80 basis points, growing 7.7%, for the full-year 2018. This follows our industry outperformance in nine outbenefits of the past ten yearsCinemark moviegoing experience

Fully reactivated our Movie Club subscription program, bringing our membership base to within 1% of its pre-pandemic level with approximately 940 thousand members
Achieved strong fourth quarter results and meaningful milestones in our recovery from the prior three years outperforming by 90,pandemic, which included:

Served 48 million worldwide guests, an increase of 57% quarter-over-quarter, demonstrating that consumer enthusiasm for the shared, immersive, theatrical moviegoing experience remains strong

Our U.S. box office performance surpassed the North American industry by ~700 bps with our international admissions also over-indexing their corresponding industry results by a similar degree

Domestic concessions revenues reached 90% of 4Q19 levels and generated an all-time high per cap of $6.66

Generated positive Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Margins above 20% in both our domestic and international segments for the first time since the onset of the pandemic

Reported positive cash flow from operations for the fourth quarter and full-year 2021
Evolve Cinemark for Post-Pandemic Success:
Achieved significant operating efficiencies through workforce management initiatives, continuous improvement, and enhanced data management analytics
Deployed new online Snacks-In-A-Tap food & beverage platform across entire domestic circuit
Heightened focus on gaming initiatives and alternative content to diversify the use of our auditoriums and supplement Hollywood film content
Developed and launched a new Movie Club Platinum tier to stimulate increased frequency, concluding the year with more than 100 thousand members reaching Platinum status

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Enhanced consumer loyalty and 200 basis points respectively. We also reported the fourth consecutive yearfrequency ofall-time highs, including records upgrades through our historic investments in premium amenities, maintaining our circuit, marketing capabilities and operating excellence, including:

Luxury Lounger recliner seats in over 65% of our U.S. footprint

Nearly 300 premium large format XD and IMAX auditoriums worldwide

Immersive DBOX motion seating across 250 of our theaters

The best sight and sound technology in the industry

Enhanced food & beverage offerings throughout 75% of our global circuit
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BOARD LEADERSHIP AND SKILLS
Our board of directors (Board) leadership structure promotes balance between independence, diversity, engaged oversight and extensive industry and operational expertise all of our revenue categories,which drive value for Cinemark stockholders.


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Principles of Corporate Governance
The Board has adopted Corporate Governance Guidelines and other corporate governance policies that collectively delivered total worldwide revenue of more than $3.2 billion and exceeded the $3 billion mark for the first time. We accomplished these results in spite of a decline in international attendance and revenues which were adversely impacted by a Hollywood film slate with weaker consumer appeal to Latin audiences, challenging economic and political environments in certain countries in which we operate, and the impact of foreign currency exchange rates.

As compared to 2017, our worldwide performance in 2018 for key financial metrics were as follows:

Key Financial Metric   

2018

(in millions)

 

 

   

2017

(in millions)

 

 

   % Change 

Attendance

     282.1    277.0                        1.8% 

Revenue

               

Admissions

  $                    1,834.2   $                    1,795.0    2.2% 

Concessions

  $1,108.8   $1,038.8    6.7% 

Total                

  $3,221.8   $2,991.6    7.7% 

Net Income*

  $213.8   $264.2    (19%) 

Adjusted EBITDA**

  $781.5   $723.8    8.0% 


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*Net income attributablerelate to the Company, or Net Income, for 2018 included $19.2 million ofnon-cash tax expense associated withtrue-ups to 2017’s provisional tax reform calculations, as well as recently issued tax guidance that modified the treatment of foreign tax credit utilizationcomposition, structure, interaction and resulted in an increased valuation allowance for the Company. Additionally, net income for 2017 included a $45 million tax benefit driven by a reduction of net deferred income tax liabilities as a resultoperation of the 2017 tax reform legislation that went into effect during December 2017.

**Adjusted EBITDA isBoard. Copies of our Corporate Governance Guidelines and other governance documents can be found under the “Governance” tab of the “Investors” section of our website at https://ir.cinemark.com. You should review these documents for anon-GAAP financial measure. Thisnon-GAAP financial measure should be considered in addition to, complete understanding of these corporate governance practices, but not as a substitute for,some of the information provided in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”). A reconciliationkey elements of Net Income to Adjusted EBITDA is provided in footnote 19 to the Company’s 2018 Form10-K.



Company Performance Over the5-Year Period:

The following tabular and graphical presentations below demonstrate our growth in certain key performance metrics over the past five years.

Year  Revenue   Net Income
Attributable to
Cinemark
Holdings, Inc.
   

Adjusted

EBITDA

 

2014

 

  $

 

        2,627.0

 

 

 

  $

 

        192.6

 

 

 

  $

 

            615.7

 

 

 

2015

 

  $

 

    2,852.6

 

 

 

  $

 

    216.9

 

 

 

  $

 

    682.8

 

 

 

2016

 

  $

 

    2,918.8

 

 

 

  $

 

    255.1

 

 

 

  $

 

    706.1

 

 

 

2017

 

  $

 

    2,991.6

 

 

 

  $

 

    264.2

 

 

 

  $

 

    723.8

 

 

 

2018

 

  $

 

    3,221.8

 

 

 

  $

 

    213.8

 

 

 

  $

 

    781.5

 

 

 

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* See footnote 19 to the Company’s 2018 Form10-K for reconciliation of Net Income to Adjusted EBITDA.



EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION HIGHLIGHTS

The Board monitors emerging best practices in executive compensation to incorporate them into our compensation program and enhance value for our stockholders. Through our commitment to strong governance the Board has implemented the following compensation “best practices.”

policies and practices are summarized here:

What We Do

What We Do Not Do

✓  Provide a competitive base salary

× Independent Board   Reward imprudent risk-taking

✓  Utilize performance-based component as a significant portion

The majority of total compensation

×   Provide “single trigger” provisions in our employment agreements for change-in-control

✓  Overlap performance periods and cap incentive opportunities

×   Provide excise taxgross-ups for change-in-control payments

✓  Balance mixBoard is independent with 7 out of pay components

×   Offer deferred compensation

✓  Align management and stockholder interests through stock ownership guidelines

×   Agree11 members deemed to golden parachutes

✓  Prohibit executives from engaging in hedging transactions or pledging Cinemark stock

×   Offer pension benefits

✓  Provide double-trigger for change-in-control

×   Provide excessive perks

Our Approach to Executive Compensation

We believe in taking a holistic view of pay and performance. While formulating an effective pay strategy, the Compensation Committee ensures that there is appropriate alignment with Company performance, overall business strategy and culture. The three principal tenets of our executive compensation program are: Retention, Performance and Balance.

The Compensation Committee ensures that the three tenets are appropriately represented in our compensation program by taking into consideration the following:

Key drivers of sustainable performance

Viewing value creation over multiple overlapping timeframes

Considering total compensation as one package rather than viewing each component independently

Balancing stockholder expectations by discouraging undue risk-taking and motivating executivesbe independent pursuant to drive the right behaviors

Industry comparables

Highlights of 2018 Executive Compensation

Although our compensation program has consistently received a high-level of support from our stockholders (approximately 95%say-on-pay vote result in 2017), in 2018, the Compensation Committee made certain calibrations to an already robust compensation structure to more closely align with the tenets of the program.



Base Salary:designed to attract and retain key talent

The Compensation Committee adjusted the base salaries of the NEOs to better align with market and to address evolving roles of certain executives. Mr. Gamble’s base salary had a higher adjustment than the other NEOs to reflect his additional responsibilities upon being appointed as our Chief Operating Officer (“COO”) in January 2018. The change in base salaries for 2018 were as follows:

NameChange from 2017

Lee Roy Mitchell

    Up by 1.7%

Mark Zoradi

    Up by 5.3%

Sean Gamble

    Up by 14.3%

Michael Cavalier

    Up by 5.0%

Valmir Fernandes

    Up by 3.3%

Cash Bonus: designed to align with Company’s performance over the short-term

LOGOIn 2018, the Compensation Committee calibrated the cash bonus program to enhance alignment of payout with performance. The adjustments were as follows:

a. Increased the budgeted Adjusted EBITDA target for maximum payout for allnon-CEO NEOs to 110% from 108%. Mr. Zoradi’s payout has been at 110% of target since 2017. The Compensation Committee determined that raising the bar for the NEOs, as driversrules of the Company’s strategySEC and the NYSE. All standing committees are fully independent

 Separate Chairman and CEO
The positions of the Chairman and the CEO are separated
 Plurality Voting with Resignation
In uncontested director elections, directors not receiving a majority vote must submit a resignation letter; the Governance Committee will consider the resignation and make a recommendation to the Board
 Annual Assessments
The Governance Committee conducts in person annual Board and committee assessments to ensure that our Board and its execution,committees are performing effectively. The assessments and feedback are coordinated with an independent third party to ensure a robust evaluation process.
 No Term Limits or Mandatory Retirement Age
The Board does not have a term limit or mandatory retirement age. This is consistent with our compensation philosophyto allow directors to develop, over a period of pay-for-performance.

b. Tied a portion of the cash bonus payout to the Annual Business Objectives ratings (“ABO”) of the individual for the year. Composite ABO scores rate the individual’s performance against the Company’s strategic objectives and goals for the year. The ABO score is applicable to all bonus-eligible employees, including the NEOs. Based on the ABO score of the individual, a discretionary modifier up to a maximum of (+/-)15 percentage points will be applied to adjust the cash bonus payout calculation (“ABO modifier”). However, maximum bonus payout (Adjusted EBITDA-based + ABO modifier) cannot exceed 165% of the individual’s target bonus opportunity.

Adding the individual ABO as a modifier to the Adjusted EBITDA-based payout enhances the level of individual accountability while continuing to maintain a “one team” culture. Also, the individual performance modifier facilitatestime, greater differentiation thereby strengthening our compensation program’spay-for-performance linkage.

c. Raised the target cash bonus opportunity for Messrs. Gamble and Cavalier to 90% from 85% of their respective base salary given their evolving roles and responsibilities ininsight into the Company and toits operations. This approach has been particularly beneficial during the ongoing crisis of the COVID-19 pandemic

 Executive Sessions
The Lead Director holds regular executive sessions of non-management and independent directors
 Board Meeting Attendance
All directors regularly attend all Board and committee meetings and attended more than 75% of all meetings in 2021
 Equity Grants
To align with industry peers.

Long-term Equity Awards: designedstockholder interests, all non-employee directors receive annual restricted stock grants with a fair market value of $115,000

 No Pledging or Hedging in Company Stock
Our Insider Trading Policy prohibits directors, executive officers and certain employees from pledging or hedging Company stock
 Stock Ownership Guidelines
Our directors and certain executive officers are required to retain talent and align with Company’s long-term performance    

hold our Common Stock as follows:
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​Position
The Compensation Committee made the following changes from 2017 to incentivize performance of the NEOs over the long-term:
Stock Ownership Requirement

a. Shifted the split

Non-employee Directors
5x value of performance-based and time-based equity awards, at target, for allnon-CEO NEOs to 60% performance-based and 40% time-based from the 50%/50% split in prior years.

director’s annual cash retainer
CEO
5x annual base salary
All Executive Vice Presidents
2x annual base salary


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b. Increased the target value of long-term equity incentive compensation for Mr. Zoradi to 250% from 225%, for Mr. Gamble to 175% from 150% and for Mr. Cavalier to 150% from 135% of their respective base salary.

Summary of 2018 Compensation

The charts below provide a summary of the compensation of the CEO and thenon-CEO NEOs for 2018, including a comparison of their 2018 compensation with that of 2017.

    CEO Compensation2018 CompensationChange from 2017

Base Salary:

$                                 1,000,000

Up by 5.3%

Cash Bonus:

Target cash bonus as percentage of base salary was 100%

No change

Threshold goal = 90% of target Adjusted EBITDA and maximum goal = 110% of target

No change

Threshold payout = 50% of target and maximum payout = 150% of target

No change

ABO Modifier – adjusts calculated bonus payout(+/-)15% based on individual performance

New in 2018

Equity Awards:

250% of Base Salary;

75% performance-based

25% time-based

Up from 225%

No change

No change

For thenon-CEO NEOs, the change in compensation for 2018 were as follows:

    Non-CEO NEO

    Compensation

2018 CompensationChange from 2017
Base Salary:
Lee Roy Mitchell$                                 975,000Up by 1.7%
Sean Gamble$                                 600,000Up by 14.3%
Michael Cavalier$                                 525,000Up by 5.0%

Valmir Fernandes

$                                 525,000

Up by 3.3%

Cash Bonus:

Target cash bonus as percentage of base salary was

100% for Mr. Mitchell

90% for Mr. Gamble

90% for Mr. Cavalier

85% for Mr. Fernandes

Threshold goal = 90% of target Adjusted EBITDA and maximum goal = 110% of target

Threshold payout = 50% of target and maximum payout = 150% of target

ABO Modifier – adjusts calculated bonus payout(+/-)15% based on individual performance

No change

Up from 85%

Up from 85%

No change

No change in threshold, but maximum goal increased from 108% of target

No change

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    Non-CEO NEO

    Compensation

2018 CompensationChange from 2017

     Equity Awards:

Mr. Mitchell does not receive any equity awards. Target value of long-term equity as percentage of base salary was

175% for Mr. Gamble

150% for Mr. Cavalier

125% for Mr. Fernandes

Equity mix for Messrs. Gamble, Cavalier and Fernandes

60% performance-based

40% time-based

No change

Up from 150%

Up from 135%

No change

Shifted from 50%/50% split

Compensation Mix:appropriatelybalanced between fixed (base salary and benefits) and variable components (cash bonus and long-term equity incentive awards) to reward and motivate performance without encouraging undue risk-taking

The presentations below illustrate the mix of the variable and fixed components of compensation as a percentage of target total compensation. Mr. Zoradi is presented individually while Messrs. Gamble, Cavalier and Fernandes are presented as a group. Since Mr. Mitchell does not receive any equity grant on an annual basis due to his substantial ownership in the Company, he has not been included in thenon-CEO NEO group. His compensation is 49% each of base salary and target cash bonus and 1% benefits.

   

NEO

 

 

     Variable     

 

 

     Fixed     

 

CEO

 76% 24% 

Non-CEO NEO group

 

 67%

 

 33% 

 

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GENERAL INFORMATION

Solicitation of Proxies

SOLICITATION OF PROXIES
The Board is soliciting proxies in connection with the Annual Meeting (and any adjournment thereof) to be held in person and virtually on May 23, 2019 19, 2022 at 9 a.m. CDT at the Company’s West Plano Theatre located at 3800 Dallas Parkway, Plano, TX 75093.CDT. The approximate date on which this proxy statement and the enclosed proxy are first being sent to stockholders is April 8, 2019.

Shares Outstanding and Voting Rights

6, 2022.

SHARES OUTSTANDING AND VOTING RIGHTS
As of the Record Date, 117,019,540121,178,172 shares of common stock, par value $0.001 per share (Common Stock) of the Company (the “Common Stock”) were outstanding. The Common Stock constitutes the only class of voting securities of the Company. Only stockholders of record as of the Record Date are entitled to receive notice of, and to vote at, the Annual Meeting. Holders of Common Stock are entitled to one vote for each share so held.


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ITEM ONE — ELECTION

TABLE OF DIRECTORSCONTENTS

CompositionCORPORATE GOVERNANCE
BOARD COMPOSITION
The majority of theour Board

Our Board is independent and is currently comprised of 1011 members. The size of the Board may be fixed from time to time exclusively by our Board as provided in our Certificate of Incorporation. Our Certificate of Incorporation also provides that our Board consists of three classes of directors, designated as Class I, Class II and Class III. The members of each class are elected to serve a three-year term, with the termterms of office of each class ending in successive years.

Director Qualifications

The qualifications for Board membership are set forth in our Fourth Amended and Restated Corporate Governance Guidelines (“Corporate Governance Guidelines”). All candidates nominated for election orre-election to In December 2021 the Board should possessexpanded the following qualifications:

high personal and professional ethics, integrity, practical wisdom, and mature judgment;

broad training and experience at the policy-making level in business, government, education, or technology;

expertise that is beneficial to the Company and complementary to the background and experience of other Board members;

willingness to devote the required amount of time to carrying out duties and responsibilities of Board membership;

commitment to serve on the Board over a period of several years to develop knowledge about the Company’s principal operations; and

willingness to represent the best interests of all stockholders and objectively appraise management performance.

The Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee (the “Governance Committee”)size of the Board which is responsible for nominating members to the Board, does not assign specific weight to any particular factor when evaluating candidates for potential Board nominations.by one member effective as of January 1, 2022. The Board, in selecting members, takes into account such factors as it deems appropriate, which may include the current composition of the Board, the range of talents, experiences and skills that would best complement those already represented on the Board and the need for specialized expertise. The Board seeks to achieve a mix of members whose experience and backgrounds are relevant to the Company’s strategic priorities and the scope and complexity of the Company’s business.

Board Diversity

The Board has not adopted a formal diversity policy. Pursuant to the Corporate Governance Guidelines, the Board broadly construes diversity to mean diverse background, education, skills, age and expertise. Our Board is comprised of directors who bring diverse viewpoints and perspectives, exhibit a variety of skills, professional experience and backgrounds, and effectively represent the interests of our stockholders. The directors complement each other in their mix of skillsvacancy was filled by bringing to the Board expertise and experience on the entertainment industry, capital markets, cybersecurity, technology, financial management, strategic planning and corporate governance.

The following chart summarizes the core competencies of each director.

Skill/Experience Matrix

Experience

Director

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Financial Literacy

Financial Management

Accounting and Financial Oversight/Enterprise Risk Management

Corporate Governance

CEO Positions Held

Non-CEO Executive Positions

Film, Media and Entertainment Industry

Beverage Industry, Consumer Products

Corporate Finance

Mergers and Acquisitions

Other Public Company Board Service

Leadership

Strategic Planning

Real Estate and Retail Business

Information Technology and Cybersecurity

Nominations for Election to the Board

The Governance Committee of our Board receives nominations for Board members which it evaluates based on the standards, qualifications and diversity criteria set forth by the Board in the Corporate Governance Guidelines. The Governance Committee annually evaluates the criteria for the selection of new directors and recommends any proposed changes to the Board. Although the Board retains ultimate responsibility for approving candidates for election, the Governance Committee conducts the initial screening and evaluation. In doing so, the Governance Committee considers candidates recommended by the directors, the CEO and the Company’s stockholders. The Governance Committee also has the authority, to the extent it deems appropriate, to retain one or more search firms to be used to identify director candidates.

While typically the Governance Committee recommends candidates to the full Board, under the director nomination agreement which we entered into on April 9, 2007 with certain of our then current stockholders (the “Director Nomination Agreement”), the Mitchell Investors (as defined in the Director Nomination Agreement) have a right to designate two nominees to the Board. The nominees of the Mitchell Investors however, must fulfil the membership criteria set by the Board under the Corporate Governance Guidelines. Currently, Messrs. Mitchell (Class III) and Sepulveda (Class II) are the nominees of the Mitchell Investors.

To recommend a candidate for election to the Board for the 2020 annual meeting of stockholders, a stockholder must submit the following information to the Company Secretary no later than 90 and no earlier than 120 days in advance of the anniversary date of this Annual Meeting:

the name and address of the stockholder of record and the beneficial owner, if any, on whose behalf the proposal is made;

a representation that the stockholder intends to appear in person or by proxy at the annual meeting;

the number of shares of capital stock of the Company that are owned beneficially and of record by such stockholder and the beneficial owner, if any, on whose behalf the nomination is made;

a description of any arrangements or understandings between the stockholder, the beneficial owner and the nominee or any other person (including their names);

the name, age, business and residential addresses of the stockholder’s nominee for director;

the biographical and other information about the nominee (including the number of shares of capital stock of the Company owned beneficially or of record by the nominee) that would be required to be included in a proxy statement filed pursuant to the proxy rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”); and

the nominee’s consent to be namedappointing Sean Gamble as a nominee and to serve on the Board.

Class III director.

Candidates recommended by stockholders will be evaluated on the basis of the same qualifications discussed above as candidates recommended by existing directors and the CEO.

Annual Meeting Slate

ITEM ONE — ELECTION OF CLASS III DIRECTORS

ANNUAL MEETING SLATE
The terms of the current Class III directors, Messrs. Chereskin, Mitchell, Syufy and SyufyGamble expire at the Annual Meeting. Mr. Mitchell has been nominated by the Mitchell Investors for election at the Annual Meeting. Messrs. Chereskin and SyufyAll nominees have been recommended by the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee (Governance Committee) and nominated by the Board for election at the Annual Meeting.

Each of Messrs. Chereskin, Mitchell, Syufy and SyufyGamble has consented to be nominated for election or re-election, as applicable, to the Board as a Class III director. If elected, they will serve on the Board for a three-year term expiring on the date of our 20222025 annual meeting of stockholders. At this time, we have no reason to believe that either Messrs. Chereskin, Mitchell or Syufyany nominee will be unable or unwilling to serve if elected. However, should any of them become unavailableunable or unwilling to serve before the Annual Meeting, your proxy card authorizes us to vote for a replacement nominee if the Board names one.

Information on each of our nominees and continuing directors is given below.

NOMINEES FOR CLASS III DIRECTORS

Term Expiring 2019

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CLASS III DIRECTOR NOMINEES
TERM EXPIRING 2025
Benjamin Chereskin
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Benjamin D. Chereskin,60



Director Since: AprilSince: 2004



Nominee of:of: Board



Board Committees:Committees: Compensation Committee; Strategic Long-Range Planning Committee (Chair)



Age: 63

Other Public Company Boards:Boards: 1
Skills and Qualifications

• Strategic planning and finance growth opportunities
• Extensive knowledge and experience in corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions
• Executive compensation experience

Other Current Board Experience

 CDW Corporation;Corporation

Previous Board Experience

 Boulder Brands, Inc. (2013-2016)

Professional Highlights

Mr. Chereskin is President of Profile Capital Management LLC (Profile Management), an investment management firm, which he founded in October 2009. Prior to founding Profile Management, Mr. Chereskin was a Managing Director and Member of Madison Dearborn Partners, LLC, a private equity firm, from 1993 until October 2009, having co-founded the firm in 1993.

Professional Experience: Mr. Chereskin is President of Profile Capital Management LLC (“Profile Management”), an investment management firm, which he founded in 2009. Prior to founding Profile Management, Mr. Chereskin was a Managing Director and Member of Madison Dearborn Partners, LLC, a private equity firm, from 1993 until 2009, havingco-founded the firm in 1993.

Qualifications: Mr. Chereskin’s background in private equity is a valuable resource to us in our efforts to attract capital, which helps us implement our business strategies and finance growth opportunities. His knowledge and experience in corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, and corporate governance contributes to the Board’s expertise on strategic planning and provides valuable input on executive compensation matters.

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Lee Roy Mitchell,82

Director Since:



Founder



Nominee of:of: Mitchell Investors



Board Committees:Committees: None

Age: 85

Other Public Company Boards: 0
Skills and Qualifications

• Depth of experience in the theatrical exhibition industry
• Long-term industry perspective
• Leadership experience, including past memberships on public company boards

Other Current Board Experience

• Not Applicable

Previous Board Experience

• National CineMedia, Inc.
Professional Highlights

Mr. Mitchell is the founder of the Company. He has served as Executive Chairman of the Board; New VenturesBoard since March 1996 and as a director since our inception in 1987. Mr. Mitchell has been engaged in the theatrical exhibition business for over 50 years. His depth of experience in the theatrical exhibition industry has been invaluable to the Board. Additionally, Mr. Mitchell brings a long-term industry perspective and leadership experience to the Board.

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Ray Syufy


Director Since: 2006

Nominee of: Board

Board Committees: Strategic Planning Committee (Chair)



Age: 59

Other Public Company Boards: National CineMedia,Boards: None
Skills and Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of the theatrical exhibition industry
• Strategic planning expertise, particularly with respect to competition from other forms of entertainment
• Operational expertise
• Real estate expertise

Other Current Board Experience

• Not Applicable

Previous Board Experience

• Not Applicable
Professional Highlights

Mr. Syufy began working for Century Theatres, Inc. (“NCMI”)

(Century Theatres), a regional movie exhibitor, in 1977, and held positions in each of the major departments within Century Theatres. In 1994, Mr. Syufy was named President of Century Theatres and was later appointed CEO and Chairman of the board of directors of Century Theatres. Mr. Syufy resigned as an officer and director of Century Theatres upon the consummation of our acquisition of Century Theatres in 2006. Since then, Mr. Syufy has presided as CEO of Syufy Enterprises, Inc. (Syufy Enterprises) a retail and real estate holding company with operations in California, Nevada, Arizona, Colorado, and Texas. Mr. Syufy is currently the Chairman of NATO CA/NV.

Professional Experience: Mr. Mitchell is the founder of the Company. He has served as Chairman of the Board since March 1996 and as a director since our inception in 1987.

Qualifications: Mr. Mitchell has been engaged in the motion picture exhibition business for over 50 years. His depth of experience in the motion picture industry has been invaluable to the Board. Additionally, Mr. Mitchell brings a long-term historic industry perspective and leadership experience to the Board.

Sean Gamble
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Raymond W. Syufy,56



Director Since: October 2006

Since: 2022


Nominee of:of: Board



Board Committees: Strategic Long-Range Planning Committee; New Ventures Committee

Committees: None


Age: 47

Other Public Company Boards:Boards: None

Skills and Qualifications

• Veteran theatrical exhibition industry executive with distribution experience
• Management and executive experience
• Strategic planning experience

Other Current Board Experience

• Not Applicable

Previous Board Experience

• Not Applicable
Professional Highlights

Mr. Gamble has served as our President and Chief Executive Officer since January 2022. Mr. Gamble has been our President since July 28, 2021 and our Chief Operating Officer since January 2018. Mr. Gamble was our Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer from August 2014 until he became our CEO in 2022. Prior to joining Cinemark, Mr. Gamble worked for the Comcast Corporation as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Universal Pictures within NBCUniversal from February 2009 to April 2014. He joined Comcast after 15 years at the General Electric Company where he held multiple senior leadership positions, including CFO of GE Oil & Gas’ equipment business based in Florence, Italy from May 2007 to January 2009.
OUR BOARD UNANIMOUSLY RECOMMENDS THAT STOCKHOLDERS VOTE
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Professional Experience: Mr. Syufy began working for Century Theatres, Inc. (“Century Theatres”), a regional movie exhibitor, in 1977, and held positions in each of the major departments within Century Theatres. In 1994, Mr. Syufy was named President of Century Theatres and was later appointed CEO and Chairman of the board of directors of Century Theatres. Mr. Syufy resigned as an officer and director of Century Theatres upon the consummation of our acquisition of Century Theatres in 2006. Since then Mr. Syufy has presided as CEO of Syufy Enterprises, a retail and real estate holding company with operations in California, Nevada, Arizona, Colorado, and Texas.

Qualifications: Mr. Syufy’s experience in managing a successful, family-owned movie theatre business brings to the Board industry insight and operational experience. Mr. Syufy’s background also brings key strategic planning expertise to the Board, particularly with respect to competition from other forms of entertainment.

OUR BOARD UNANIMOUSLY RECOMMENDS THAT STOCKHOLDERS VOTE FOR ELECTIONTABLE OF EACH CLASS III NOMINEECONTENTS

CONTINUING CLASS I DIRECTORS

Term Expiring 2020

CLASS I DIRECTORS
TERM EXPIRING 2023
Nancy Loewe
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Nancy Loewe,51




Director Since: JuneSince: 2017



Nominee of:of: Board



Board Committees:Committees: Audit Committee;Committee (Chair and Financial Expert); Governance Committee



Age: 54

Other Public Company Boards: None

Boards:
0
Skills and Qualifications

• Accounting and financial management expertise
• Risk oversight experience
• Previous management and oversight experience at large public companies
• Management and executive experience

Other Current Board Experience

• Not Applicable

Previous Board Experience

• Not Applicable
Professional Highlights

Ms. Loewe has been the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Weyerhaueser Company, one of the world’s largest private owners of timberlands, since February 2021. Prior to that, Ms. Loewe was a Senior Vice President - Finance of Visa, Inc. (Visa), a multinational financial services corporation, since March 2019. Prior to Visa, Ms. Loewe served as the CFO for Kimberly-Clark International and prior to that she was the Chief Strategy Officer and Global Treasurer for Kimberly-Clark Corporation, a multinational personal care corporation. She has also served as Vice President and CFO of Frito Lay North America. Additionally, Ms. Loewe held numerous positions during her 20-year tenure at GE, inside and outside the U.S., including Vice President - Strategic Transactions & Cash, as well as CFO for varying business units, such as Plastics Asia, Healthcare, and Consumer & Industrial.

Professional Experience: From 2011 until 2017, Ms. Loewe served in a variety of positions of increasing responsibility with Kimberly-Clark Corporation and its international subsidiary, including serving as the Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”) for Kimberly-Clark International and Chief Strategy Officer and Global Treasurer for Kimberly-Clark Corporation. Additionally, Ms. Loewe has held numerous positions during her20-year tenure at GE, inside and outside the U.S., including Vice President – Strategic Transactions & Cash, as well as CFO for varying business units, such as Plastics Asia, Healthcare, and Consumer & Industrial.

Qualifications: Ms. Loewe’s accounting and financial management expertise has added to the Board’s skillset of strategic planning and financial decision making. Due to her experience in leading large financial teams and financial management including audit, risk and treasury, she provides guidance and direction to the Company on accounting and financial processes and management.

Steven Rosenberg
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Steven P. Rosenberg, 60



Director Since: AprilSince: 2008


Nominee of:of: Board



Board Committees: Audit Committee;Committees: Governance Committee (Chair)

; Audit Committee


Age: 63

Other Public Company Boards:Boards: 1
Skills and Qualifications

• Risk management, board governance and general management expertise
• Accounting and financial management expertise
• Management experience

Other Current Board Experience

 Texas Capital Bancshares, Inc.;

Previous Board Experience

 PRGX Global, Inc. (2007-2014)

Professional Highlights

Mr. Rosenberg is the Manager of SPR Ventures Inc., a private investment firm he founded in 1997. He was the President of SPR Packaging LLC, a manufacturer of flexible packaging, from 2006 to 2018.

Professional Experience: From 1997 until 2018, Mr. Rosenberg was the President of SPR Ventures Inc., a private investment firm he founded in 1997. He was also the President of SPR Packaging LLC, a manufacturer of flexible packaging, from 2006 until 2018.

Qualifications: Mr. Rosenberg’s background in corporate leadership, private entrepreneurial investment and public company management brings to the Board strategic planning, risk management, board governance and general management skills that are critical to the implementation of our growth strategies and oversight of our enterprise and operational risk management. His experience in accounting and financial management, having served in corporate leadership positions and on audit committees of other public companies, is valuable to the Board with respect to the oversight of our financial reporting.


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Enrique Senior
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Enrique F. Senior,75


Director Since: AprilSince: 2004



Nominee of:of: Board



Board Committees: Committees: Strategic Long-Range Planning Committee; New Ventures Committee



Age: 78

Other Public Company Boards: GrupoBoards: 4
Skills and Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of film, media and entertainment, and beverage industries
• Strong strategic planning and management expertise
• Executive experience

Other Current Board Experience

• Group Televisa S.A.B.;
 Coca-Cola FEMSA, S.A

S.A.

• Femsa S.A. de C.V.
• Univision Communications

Previous Board Experience

• Not Applicable
Professional Highlights

Mr. Senior is a Managing Director of Allen & Company LLC, a boutique investment bank, and has been employed by the firm since 1972. He has served as a financial advisor to several corporations including Coca-Cola Company, General Electric, CapCities/ABC, Columbia Pictures Tri-Star Pictures and other entertainment companies.

Professional Experience: Mr. Senior is a Managing Director of Allen & Company LLC, a boutique investment bank, and has been employed by the firm since 1972. He has served as a financial advisor to several corporations including Coca-Cola Company, General Electric, CapCities/ABC, Columbia Pictures and QVC Networks.

Qualifications: Mr. Senior’s experience in financial advisory services has given him extensive knowledge of the film, media and entertainment and beverage industries. Mr. Senior’s experience has brought key insight into these two critical components of the Company’s business. He also provides strategic guidance to the Board.

Nina Vaca
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Nina G. Vaca (Ximena Humrichouse),47



Director Since: NovemberSince: 2014



Nominee of:of: Board



Board Committees:Committees: Governance Committee; Compensation Committee (Chair)

;


Age: 50

Other Public Company Boards:Boards: 1
Skills and Qualifications

• Wealth of leadership and business experience particularly with regards to information technology and e-commerce
• Governance and executive compensation knowledge
• Management and executive experience

Other Current Board Experience

 Comerica, Inc.,

Previous Board Experience

 Kohls, Corp. (2010-2019)

Professional Experience:

Professional Highlights

Ms. Vaca is the founder, Chairman and CEO of the Pinnacle Group of companies, including Pinnacle Technical Resources, Inc. (together, Pinnacle) and Vaca Industries, Inc. Founded in 1996, Pinnacle is an information technology services and solutions provider.
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CLASS II DIRECTORS
TERM EXPIRING 2024
Darcy Antonellis


Director Since: 2015

Nominee of: Board

Board Committees: Audit Committee; Strategic Planning Committee (Chair)

Age: 59

Other Public Company Boards: 1
Skills and Qualifications

• Previous CEO and executive experience
• Critical technology and cybersecurity experience
• Accounting and financial management expertise
• Veteran theatrical exhibition industry executive with a background in production and distribution

Other Current Board Experience

• Xperi

Previous Board Experience

• Not Applicable
Professional Highlights

Since September 2021, Ms. Antonellis has served as an executive advisor to Amdocs Inc. (NASDAQ: DOX), a leading software, services provider to communications and media companies. From January 2014 to August 2021, Ms. Antonellis was CEO of Vubiquity, Inc., a subsidiary of Amdocs Inc. From June 1998 until December 2013, Ms. Antonellis held numerous positions at Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc., (a Time Warner company) including President of Technical Operations and Chief Technology Officer.
Carlos Sepulveda

Director Since: 2007

Nominee of: Mitchell Investors

Board Committees: Audit Committee; Compensation Committee; Strategic Planning Committee

Lead Director

Age: 64

Other Public Company Boards: 1
Skills and Qualifications

• Extensive public accounting experience; certified public accountant
• CEO and executive experience
• Strong accounting and financial oversight experience, strategic planning and management expertise

Other Current Board Experience

• Triumph Bancorp, Inc.

Previous Board Experience

• Matador Resources Company
Professional Highlights

Since its inception in 2010, Mr. Sepulveda has been the Chairman of the board of directors of Triumph Bancorp, Inc. (Triumph Bancorp, NASDAQ: TBK), a financial holding company offering a diversified line of payments, factoring, and banking services. Prior to Triumph Bancorp, Mr. Sepulveda was the President and CEO of Interstate Battery System International, Inc. (Interstate Batteries), supplying automotive, commercial and industrial batteries, from 2004 until 2013 and its Executive Vice President from 1993 until 2004. Prior to joining Interstate Battery, Mr. Sepulveda was an audit partner with the accounting firm of KPMG LLP in Austin, New York and San Francisco for 11 years.

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Mark Zoradi


Director Since: 2015

Nominee of: Board

Board Committees: Strategic Planning Committee

Age: 68

Other Public Company Boards: 1
Skills and Qualifications

• Veteran theatrical exhibition industry executive with a background in distribution
• Wealth of knowledge regarding strategic partnerships within the exhibition industry and exhibitor relationships with movie studios
• Management and oversight experience at large public companies within the industry

Other Current Board Experience

• National CineMedia, Inc.

Previous Board Experience

• Not Applicable
Professional Highlights

Mr. Zoradi served as our CEO from August 2015 to December 31, 2021. Mr. Zoradi spent 30 years at The Walt Disney Company, a major motion picture studio, including serving as the President of Walt Disney Studios Motion Picture Group. Prior to that, Mr. Zoradi served in a variety of positions of increasing responsibility with The Walt Disney Company, including as the General Manager of Buena Vista Television and President of Buena Vista International with responsibility for the international theatrical and home entertainment marketing and distribution of Disney, Touchstone and Pixar films. Mr. Zoradi also served as the President and Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Dick Cook Studios from January 2011 until July 2014 and the COO of Dreamworks Animation SKG, Inc. from August 2014 until January 2015.
NOMINATIONS FOR ELECTION TO THE BOARD
Our Governance Committee is responsible for identifying and recommending director candidates to our Board for nomination. Although the Board retains ultimate responsibility for approving candidates for election, the Governance Committee conducts the initial screening and evaluation. The Governance Committee has not established any minimum qualifications that must be met by a director candidate or identified any set of specific qualities or skills that it deems to be mandatory. The Governance Committee’s policy regarding consideration of potential director nominees recognizes that choosing a director is dependent upon a number of subjective and objective criteria many of which are difficult to categorize. The Governance Committee considers candidates recommended by current directors, management, third party search firms engaged by the Governance Committee, and stockholders. Under the director nomination agreement which we entered into on April 9, 2007 with certain of our then current stockholders (Director Nomination Agreement), the Mitchell Investors (as defined in the Director Nomination Agreement) have a right to designate two nominees to the Board. Messrs. Mitchell and Sepulveda are nominees of the Pinnacle GroupMitchell Investors. All candidates, including candidates recommended by stockholders, are evaluated on the basis of companies, including Pinnacle Technical Resources, Inc. (together “Pinnacle”). Founded in 1996, Pinnacle is an information technology services and solutions provider.

Qualifications: Ms. Vaca isthe same criteria. Stockholders who wish to recommend a successful entrepreneur and bringscandidate to the Board a wealth of leadership and business expertise, especially with regardGovernance Committee or submit nominees for election at the 2023 annual meeting should follow the instructions on page 63.

BOARD LEADERSHIP
Lead Independent Director
Mr. Sepulveda serves as the Board’s Lead Independent Director (Lead Director). The Lead Director has the authority to information technology ande-commerce. Her experience as a director of other public companies adds to the governance skill setpreside at all meetings of the Board particularly in the area of executive compensation.

CONTINUING CLASS II DIRECTORS

Term Expiring 2021

LOGO

Darcy Antonellis, 56

Director Since: July 2015

Nominee of: Board

Board Committees: Audit Committee

Other Public Company Boards: XPERI Corporation

Professional Experience: Since 2014, Ms. Antonellis has been the CEO of Vubiquity, Inc. (“Vubiquity”), the largest global provider of premium content services and technical solutions serving clients in 37 countries and reaching more than 100 million households. Prior to Vubiquity, Ms. Antonellis held numerous positions at Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc., (a Time Warner company) including President of Technical Operations and Chief Technology Officer.

Qualifications: Ms. Antonellis’s background in engineering and experience in technology and cybersecurity is invaluable to the Board. In addition to her management experience in the positions of CEO and senior executive of one of the largest studios, her success in digital media, as well as her strong understanding of our industry helps provide strategic guidance to our Board in the area of digital marketing.

LOGO

Carlos M. Sepulveda, 61

Director Since: June 2007

Nominee of: Mitchell Investors pursuant to the Director Nomination Agreement

Board Committees: Audit Committee (Chair and financial expert); Compensation Committee; Strategic Long-Range Planning Committee; lead independent director

Other Public Company Boards: Triumph Bancorp Inc.; Matador Resources Company (2013-2017)

Professional Experience: Since 2010, Mr. Sepulveda has been the Chairman of the board of directors of Triumph Bancorp, Inc. (“Triumph Bancorp”), a bank holding company with interests in wholesale banking, commercial finance and real estate investments. Prior to Triumph Bancorp, Mr. Sepulveda was the President and CEO of Interstate Battery System International, Inc. (“Interstate Battery”), a seller of automotive and commercial batteries. Prior to joining Interstate Battery, Mr. Sepulveda was an audit partner with the accounting firm of KPMG Peat Marwick in Austin, New York and San Francisco for 11 years.

Qualifications: Mr. Sepulveda’s extensive public accounting background provides the Board critical financial and accounting expertise. As a certified public accountant with proven management and leadership skills and having served as the CEO of a major corporation, Mr. Sepulveda brings to the Board strong accounting and financial oversight skills coupled with experience in strategic planning and enterprise and operational risk management.

LOGO

Mark Zoradi, 65

Director Since: June 2015

Nominee of: Board

Board Committees: New Ventures Committee

Other Public Company Boards: None

Professional Experience: Since 2015, Mr. Zoradi has served as our CEO. Mr. Zoradi spent 30 years at The Walt Disney Company, including serving as the President of Walt Disney Studios Motion Picture Group. Prior to that, Mr. Zoradi served in a variety of positions of increasing responsibility with The Walt Disney Company, including as the General Manager of Buena Vista Television and President of Buena Vista International with responsibility for the international theatrical and home entertainment marketing and distribution of Disney, Touchstone and Pixar films. Mr. Zoradi also served as the President and Chief Operating Officer (“COO”) of Dick Cook Studios from 2011 until 2014 and the Chief Operating Officer of Dreamworks Animation SKG, Inc. from 2014 until 2015.

Qualifications: A veteran motion picture executive with a background in distribution, Mr. Zoradi brings a wealth of knowledge to the Board with regards to strategic partnerships and relationships with the movie studios. Additionally, his experience in operations of large entertainment industry companies brings management expertise to the Board.

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

The Board oversees our executive management, reviews our long-term strategic plans and exercises oversight over all major decisions.

Board Leadership Structure

We believe that a key factor in a company’s performance is a leadership structure that provides a balance between independent oversight by an engaged Board andday-to-day operations by management to implement the Board’s strategic vision. To achieve this balance, we have split the roles of the Chairman of the Board and the CEO such that the Board is separated from theday-to-day operations of the Company.

In addition to the separation of the positions of the Chairman of the Board and the CEO, the Board has a lead independent director, which role provides leadership and an organizational structure to thenon-management directors. The position of the lead independent director has the following significant authority and responsibilities under our Corporate Governance Guidelines:

to act as a liaison between thenon-management directors and the Company’s management;

to call meetings ofnon-management directors;

chair the executive sessions ofnon-management directors;

chair Board meetings when the Chairman is not present;

present, including executive sessions of the non-management directors and has the authority to call meetings of the non-management directors. The Lead Director
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serves as principal liaison between the non-management directors and Company management. In consultation with the Chairman and the CEO, and approve the Lead Director approves meeting schedules, agendas and the information provided to the Board for each meeting;

Board. If requested by stockholders and as appropriate, the Lead Director will also be available, as the Board’s liaison, for consultation and communication with stockholders upon request;direct communication.

Separation of Chairman and

CEO Roles

provideAlthough the Board does not have a formal policy on separation of the roles of the CEO and Chairman, we have kept these positions separate since 2007. Separating the Chairman and the CEO roles allows us to develop and implement corporate strategy that is consistent with the resultsBoard’s oversight role, while facilitating strong day-to-day executive leadership. Mr. Mitchell provides leadership to the Board by chairing meetings, organizing directors and facilitating Board deliberations.

The Board believes that its leadership structure is appropriate for Cinemark. Through the role of the Lead Director, the independence of the Board’s standing committees, and the regular use of executive sessions of the non-management directors, the Board is able to maintain independent oversight of risks to our business, our long-term strategies, annual performance review.

Board’s Role in Risk Oversight

Responsibility for risk oversight restsoperating plan, and other corporate activities. These features, together with the Board. role and responsibilities of the Lead Director described above, ensure a full and free discussion of issues that are important to Cinemark’s stockholders. At the same time, the Board is able to take advantage of the unique blend of leadership, experience and knowledge of our industry and business that Mr. Mitchell and Mr. Gamble separately bring to the table.

BOARD INDEPENDENCE
The majority of our Board is independent with 7 out of 11 directors being independent. Our Board has oversight responsibilityindependently determined the independence of the processes established to identify, report and mitigate material risks applicable to the Company, including strategic, competitive, economic, operational, financial, legal, regulatory, compliance, and reputational risks. In addition, Board committees oversee and review risk areas that are particularly relevant to their respective areas of responsibility and oversight. The risk oversight responsibility of the Board and its Committees is supported by our management reporting processes, which are designed to provide visibility to the Board to those Company personnel responsible for risk assessment, and information about management’s identification, assessment and mitigation strategies for critical risks. While the Board considers risk in all its decisions, it also recognizes that appropriate and measured risk-taking may be required for the Company to retain its competitiveness and increase stockholder value.

The Board implements its risk oversight function both as a whole and through delegation to certain Board committees. The risk management function of the various committees is as follows:

Board
AuditCompensationGovernance

•  Assesses financial and accounting risk exposures and management’s risk management procedures to address those risks

•  Reviews and assess information technology and cybersecurity risk exposures and the steps taken to monitor and control those exposures

•  Reviews risks, identified during the external auditor’ risk assessment procedures.

•  Oversees risk management related to employee compensation plans and arrangements

•  Assesses whether the Company’s compensation plans and practices may incentivize excessive risk-taking. The Compensation Committee has determined that the risks arising from the Company’s compensation plans and policies are not reasonably likely to have a material adverse effect on the Company.

•  Manages risks associated with governance structure and processes

•  Oversees succession planning

In order to provide oversight of the risks associated with strategic planning and business development initiatives, the Board has established two additional committees, the Strategic Long-Range Planning Committee and the New Ventures Committee. The Strategic Long- Range Planning Committee assists management in the analysis of alternative strategic options and reviews with management key industry and market issues and external developments impacting the Company. The New Ventures Committee monitors the strategic direction of the Company. It evaluates new development programs or business growth and diversification opportunities within established strategic plan targets and applicable regulatory boundaries.

Director Independence

We comply with7 directors taking into consideration the independence requirements of the New York Stock Exchange (the “NYSE”).(NYSE) listing standards. The NYSE bright-line teststest for independence areunder the NYSE listing standards is whether the director:

1.

is, or has been within the last three years, an employee of the Company, or an immediate family member is, or has been within the last three years, an executive officer of the Company;

2.

1.  is, or has been within the last three years, an employee of the Company, or an immediate family member is, or has been within the last three years, an executive officer of the Company;
2.  has received, or has an immediate family member who has received, during any twelve-month period within the last three years, more than $120,000 in direct compensation from the Company (other than director and committee fees and pension or other forms of deferred compensation for prior service, provided such compensation is not contingent in any way on continued service);
3.  (a) is a current partner or employee of a firm that is the Company’s internal or external auditor; (b) has an immediate family member who is a current partner of such a firm; (c) has an immediate family member who is a current employee of such firm and personally works on the Company’s audit; or (d) is or an immediate family member was within the last three years a partner or employee of such a firm and personally worked on the Company’s audit within that time;
4.  is, or an immediate family member is, or has been within the last three years, employed as an executive officer of another company where any of the Company’s present executive officers at the same time serves or has served on that company’s compensation committee; or
5.  is a current employee, or an immediate family member is a current executive officer, of a company that has made payments to, or received payments from, the Company for property or services in an amount which, in any of the last three fiscal years, exceeds the greater of $1 million, or 2% of such other company’s consolidated gross revenues.
The Board, in coordination with our Governance Committee, and committee fees and pension or other forms of deferred compensation for prior service, provided such compensation is not contingent in any way on continued service);

3.

(a) is a current partner or employee that is the Company’s internal or external auditor; (b) has an immediate family member who is a current partner of such a firm; (c) has an immediate family member who is a current employee of such firm and personally works on the Company’s audit; or (d) is or an immediate family member was within the last three years a partner or employee of such a firm and personally worked on the Company’s audit within that time;

4.

is, or an immediate family member is, or has been within the last three years, employed as an executive officer of another company where any of the Company’s present executive officers at the same time serves or has served on that company’s compensation committee; or

5.

is a current employee, or an immediate family member is a current executive officer, of a company that has made payments to, or received payments from, the Company for property or services in an amount which, in any of the last three fiscal years, exceeds the greater of $1 million, or 2% of such other company’s consolidated gross revenues.

With the assistance of the Company’s legalgeneral counsel, evaluated the Governance CommitteeNYSE bright-line tests and considered the transactions reported under the Certain Relationships and Related Party Transactions and other relevant factors to determine the independence of the Board reviews the NYSE Standards for Board and committee member independence.members. On the basis of this review, the Board has affirmatively determined, in its business judgment, that (a) the majority of the Board was, and continues to be, independent, (b) each of Mmes. Antonellis, Loewe and Vaca and Messrs. Chereskin, Rosenberg, Senior and Sepulveda are independent, (c) Mr.Messrs. Mitchell and Syufy isare not independent due to him being a current employee of Syufy Enterprises that receives payment fromtheir transactions with the Company exceeding the greater of $1 million or 2% of it’s consolidated gross revenues,$120,000 annually, (d) Messrs. Mitchell, Zoradi and ZoradiGamble are not independent because they


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are employees or former employees of the Company, (e) each of Mmes. Antonellis and Loewe and Messrs. Rosenberg and Sepulveda meet all applicable requirements for membership in the Audit Committee, (f) Ms. Loewe and Mr. Sepulveda is anqualify as “audit committee financial expert” as such term is defined in Item 407(d)(5)(ii) of RegulationS-K promulgated by the SEC and satisfiessatisfy the NYSE’s financial experience requirements, and (g) each of Ms. Vaca and Messrs. Chereskin and Sepulveda meet all applicable requirements for membership in the Compensation Committee.

Meeting AttendanceCERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Our Board has adopted a written policy supplementing our Code of Business Conduct and Ethics relating to the review, approval and ratification of transactions between us and “related parties” as generally defined by applicable rules under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. The policy covers any related party transaction regardless of the amount involved as required by the NYSE listing standards. Our Board has determined that the Audit Committee is best suited to review and approve related party transactions, although in certain circumstances the Board may determine that a particular related party transaction be reviewed and approved by a majority of disinterested directors. In reviewing and approving a related party transaction, the Audit Committee, after satisfying itself that it has received all material information regarding the related party transaction under review, shall approve based upon the determination whether the transaction is fair and in the best interest of the Company.
Management presents any proposed related party transaction at an Audit Committee meeting for review and approval. If management becomes aware of a proposed or existing related party transaction that has not been presented or pre-approved by the Audit Committee, management shall promptly notify the Chair of the Audit Committee who shall submit such related party transaction to the full Audit Committee for approval or ratification, if the Audit Committee determines that such transaction is fair to the Company. If management, in consultation with our CEO, CFO or General Counsel determines that it is not practicable to wait until the next Audit Committee meeting, the Chair of the Audit Committee has been delegated the authority to review, consider and approve any such transaction. In such event, the Chair of the Audit Committee shall report any related party transaction approved by the Chair of the Audit Committee at the next Audit Committee meeting. The Audit Committee may establish guidelines it determines as necessary and appropriate for management to follow in dealings with related parties and related party transactions. The procedures followed in considering a related party transaction are evidenced in the resolutions and minutes of the meetings of the Audit Committee or Board, as applicable.
The Company has the following related party transactions with Mr. Mitchell and Mr. Syufy.
Laredo Theatre
We manage one theatre owned by Laredo Theatre, Ltd., (Laredo). We are the sole general partner and own 75% of the limited partnership interests of Laredo. Lone Star Theatres, Inc. (Lone Star) owns the remaining 25% of the limited partnership interests in Laredo and is 100% owned by Mr. David Roberts, Lee Roy Mitchell’s son-in-law. Under the agreement, management fees are paid by Laredo to us at a rate of 5% of annual theatre revenues up to $50 million and 3% of annual theatre revenues in excess of $50 million. We recorded approximately $0.4 million of management fee revenue from Laredo during 2021. As the sole general partner and the majority limited partner of Laredo, we control the affairs of the limited partnership and have the rights to dissolve the partnership, close or sell the theatre. We also have a license agreement with Laredo permitting Laredo to use the “Cinemark” service mark, name and corresponding logos and insignias in Laredo, Texas.
Copper Beech LLC
Effective September 2, 2009, Cinemark USA, Inc. (CUSA), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, entered into an Aircraft Time Sharing Agreement (Aircraft Agreement) with Copper Beech Capital, LLC, a Texas limited liability company (Operator), for the use of an aircraft and flight crew on a time sharing basis. Lee Roy Mitchell, our Executive Chairman of the Board, and his wife, Tandy Mitchell own the membership interests of the Operator. The private aircraft is used by Mr. Mitchell and other executives who accompany Mr. Mitchell to business meetings for the Company. The Aircraft Agreement specifies the maximum amount that the Operator can charge the Company under the applicable regulations of the Federal Aviation Administration for the use of the aircraft and flight crew. The Company pays the Operator the direct
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costs and expenses related to fuel, pilots, landing fees, storage fees, insurance obtained for the specific flight, flight planning, weather contract services and expenses such as in-flight food and beverage services and passenger ground transportation incurred during a trip. For 2021, the aggregate amounts paid to the Operator for the use of the aircraft was approximately $23,000.
FE Concepts, LLC
The Company, through its wholly-owned indirect subsidiary CNMK Texas Properties, LLC, formed a joint venture, FE Concepts, LLC (FE Concepts), with AWSR Investments, LLC (AWSR), an entity owned by Lee Roy Mitchell and Tandy Mitchell. FE Concepts operates a family entertainment center that offers bowling, gaming, movies and other amenities. The Company and AWSR each invested approximately $20.0 million and each have a 50% voting interest in FE Concepts. The Company has a theatre services agreement with FE Concepts under which the Company receives fees for providing film booking and equipment monitoring services for the facility. The Company recorded $0.1 million of service fees during the year ended December 31, 2021.
Family Relationships
Walter Hebert III, brother-in-law of Mr. Mitchell, was the Executive Vice President – Purchasing of the Company through July 2021. Mr. Hebert received a total compensation of $202,342.75 for 2021. Such amount included base salary of $176,931, fair market value of annual restricted stock grant of $123,597, a prorated portion of his bonus of $67,048, and all other compensation of $25,412. Mr. Hebert and the Company entered into a one-year Consultant Agreement commencing August 1, 2021 to ensure an orderly transition. Under the Consulting Agreement, Mr. Hebert received an additional $122,081 during 2021.
Century Theatres
Our subsidiary, Century Theatres, currently leases 13 theatres from Syufy Enterprises or affiliates of Syufy Enterprises, Inc. Raymond Syufy, one of our directors, is an officer of the general partner of Syufy Enterprises, Inc. All of the leases except one have fixed minimum annual rent. The remaining lease has rent based upon a specified percentage of gross sales as defined in the lease with no minimum annual rent. For 2021, we paid approximately $23.3 million in rent for these leases. Since 2019, we began providing digital equipment support to drive-in theatres owned by Syufy Enterprises, Inc. We recorded $0.1 million of fees related to these services during 2021.
Director Nomination Agreement
Under the Director Nomination Agreement dated on April 9, 2007, the Mitchell Investors (as defined in the Director Nomination Agreement) have a right to designate two nominees to the Board. Messrs. Mitchell (Class III) and Sepulveda (Class II) are its current nominees. Mr. Sepulveda was re-elected at the 2021 Annual Meeting. Mr. Mitchell has been recommended for re-election at the 2022 Annual Meeting.

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BOARD DIVERSITY AND DIRECTOR QUALIFICATIONS
Our Corporate Governance Guidelines contain Board membership criteria which are set as broad tenets rather than as specific weighted criteria. Our Board focuses on its leadership structure, and the character, integrity, and qualifications of its members. The following matrix provides information regarding the members of our Board, including certain types of skills, experience and attributes possessed by our directors which our Board believes are relevant to our business. The matrix does not encompass all of the skills or experience of our directors.


Our Board construes diversity to mean diversity of tenure, backgrounds, experience, qualifications, skills, age and expertise, among other factors, which when taken together best serve the interests of the company and our stockholders. The following graphics illustrates director diversity, balanced tenure and range of ages.

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RISK OVERSIGHT
Throughout 2021, governance and risk management played a critical role in our response to the challenges faced by our company and our industry due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Board played a pivotal oversight role in our business continuity planning and execution in the face of the pandemic and oversaw the executive team’s management of risks related to continuing business operations, industry developments, financial controls, liquidity profile, employee retention, health and safety protocols and information technology operations.
Our Board believes that risk management is an important part of establishing, updating and executing Cinemark’s business strategy. The Board, as a whole and at the committee level, has oversight responsibility relating to risks that could affect the corporate strategy, business objectives, compliance, operations, financial condition, performance and environmental, social and governance responsibilities. The Board focuses its oversight on the most significant risks facing the Company and on the processes that management has established to identify, prioritize, assess, manage and mitigate those risks.
The Board reviews and considers Cinemark’s long-term strategic plan and its annual financial and operating plan. The Board and its committees also receive regular reports from members of senior management on areas of material risk to the Company, including strategic, operational, financial, legal and regulatory risks. While the Board has an oversight role, management is principally tasked with direct responsibility for assessing and managing the risks and implementing processes and controls to mitigate their effects on the Company.
The Board’s leadership structure, with a Lead Director, separate Chairman and CEO, independent standing committees of the Board, the active participation of committees in the oversight of risk, and open communication with management support the risk oversight function of the Board. Each committee has risk oversight responsibilities and provides regular reports to the Board. Our risk governance structure is shown below:
BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Oversight of risk management program
AUDIT COMMITTEE

Oversees risks related to financial
reporting, internal controls, technology and
cybersecurity, ethics and compliance
COMPENSATION COMMITTEE

Oversees risks related to compensation policies, practices and incentive plans
GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE

Oversees risks associated with
governance structures, policies
and processes; succession planning
STRATEGIC PLANNING COMMITTEE

Oversees and advises on risks related to marco-business risks
and external developments
MANAGEMENT

Responsible for identification, assessment and
mitigation of enterprise-wide risks
MEETING ATTENDANCE
During 2018,2021, the Board held four (4)five meetings and took action by written consent on six (6) occasions. All directors attended at least seventy-five percent (75%) of all meetings held by the Board and all meetings held by committees of the Board on which such director served.

All directors are strongly encouraged to attend the Annual Meeting, but we do not have a formal attendance requirement. All directors except Mr. Senior, attended the annual meeting held in May 2018.

our virtual 2021 Annual Meeting.

Executive Sessions

EXECUTIVE SESSIONS

Pursuant to our Corporate Governance Guidelines and the rules of the NYSE, ournon-management directors meet periodically in executive sessions with no Company personnel present. Our Corporate Governance Guidelines require separate sessions of thenon-management directors at least twice a year and a separate session of the independent directors at least once a year.

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The presiding director of the executive sessions is currently our lead independent director,Lead Director, Mr. Sepulveda. During 2018,2021, ournon-management directors met twicefive times and our independent directors met once in executive sessions.

Stockholder CommunicationsSUCCESSION PLANNING AND TALENT DEVELOPMENT
Succession planning and talent development are important at all levels in our Company. The board oversees management’s succession plan for key positions at the senior officer level, and most importantly for the Chief Executive Officer position. The board routinely reviews succession plans for senior management and the Chief Executive Officer, including both long-term and emergency succession planning. The board’s succession planning activities are ongoing and strategic. In addition, the Chief Executive Officer regularly provides the board an assessment of the Company’s senior leaders and their potential to succeed at key senior management positions. The board also regularly evaluates succession plans in the context of the Company’s overall business strategy with a focus on risk management. Potential leaders interact with the Board

As stated inboard through formal presentations and during informal events. More broadly, the board is regularly updated on key talent indicators for the overall workforce, including diversity and development programs.

This year’s appointment of Sean Gamble as our Corporate Governance Guidelines, any Company stockholder or other interested party who wishesChief Executive Officer following Mark Zoradi’s retirement is indicative of our strategic succession planning and development initiatives. In 2019, the board engaged a recognized executive search firm to communicatecompare potential external candidates with internal candidates. The board ultimately deciding on Sean Gamble as Mr. Zoradi’s successor. Mr. Zoradi worked closely with thenon-management directors Board, preparing for his retirement for more than a year which was intended to take place at the end of 2020. However, Mr. Zoradi delayed his retirement to the end of 2021 to guide the company through the global pandemic and allow additional time for the transition. Over the course of a two-year timeframe, Mr. Zoradi worked hand-in-hand with Mr. Gamble to ensure a seamless transition. Mr. Gamble’s time as Cinemark’s Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer and his background as the Chief Financial Officer of Universal Studios, as well as his significant tenure at the General Electric Company, underscored his proven track record of strategic thinking, vision setting, leading change, improving processes, and driving efficiencies, making him the logical successor as Chief Executive Officer.
INVESTOR OUTREACH
We value the input and insights of our stockholders and are committed to continued engagement with our investors. As part of our proactive stockholder engagement program to ensure management and the Board understand and consider the issues that matter the most to our stockholders, we offered meetings to our top institutional investors, representing nearly 70% of our institutional stockholder base. We met with all that accepted our request, totaling approximately 35% of the total shares outstanding held by institutional stockholders. We also met with representatives from Glass Lewis and Institutional Shareholder Services. Key themes discussed included the impact of COVID-19 on our industry and the Company, succession planning for the Board, executive compensation and corporate social responsibility, sustainability, and talent management. We place great emphasis on the feedback we receive from our stockholders and have instituted practices and disclosures as a group may direct such communications by writing to the:

Company Secretary

Cinemark Holdings, Inc.

3900 Dallas Parkway, Suite 500

Plano, TX 75093

The communication must be clearly addressed to the Board or to a specific director. If a response is desired, the individual should also provide contact information such as name, address and telephone number.

All such communications will be reviewed initially by the Company Secretary. The Company Secretary will forward to the appropriate director(s) all correspondence, except for itemsresult of the following nature:

advertising;

meetings conducted including:

promotionsexpanded language throughout the proxy for clarity on governance;

included more diversity disclosure regarding gender and racial composition of a product or service;

patently offensive material; and

our Board;

matters completely unrelated to the Board’s functions, Company performance, Company policies or that could not reasonably be expected to affect the Company’s public perception.

The Company Secretary will prepare a periodic summary report of all such communications for the Board. Correspondence not forwarded to the Board will be retained by the Companyincluded commentary regarding succession planning and will beexecutive transition; and

elaborated on compensation changes made available to any director upon request.

in 2021 and 2022.

Corporate Governance Policies and Charters

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE POLICIES AND CHARTERS

The following documents make up our corporate governance framework:

Fifth Amended and Restated Corporate Governance Guidelines;

Second Amended and Restated Charter of the Audit Committee (the “Audit(Audit Committee Charter”)Charter);

Second Amended and Restated Charter of the Governance Committee (the “Governance(Governance Committee Charter”)Charter); and

First Amendment toSecond Amended and Restated Compensation Committee Charter (the “Compensation(Compensation Committee Charter”).Charter); and

Strategic Planning Committee Charter.
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Current copies of the above policies and guidelines are available publicly on the Company’sour website athttp:https://investors.cinemark.comir.cinemark.com/ under the “Corporate Governance”“Governance” tab.

Code of Business Conduct and Ethics

CODE OF BUSINESS CONDUCT AND ETHICS

The Company has also adopted a Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, which applies to directors, executive officers and employees. The Code of Business Conduct and Ethics sets forth the Company’s policies on critical issues such as conflicts of interest, insider trading, protection of our property, business opportunities and proprietary information. We will post on our website any amendment to, or a waiver from, a provision of the Code of Business Conduct and Ethics for executive officers and directors that have been approved by our Board or any Board committee. During 2021 there were no amendments to, or waiver from, any provision of the Code of Business Conduct and Ethics for any executive officer or director. The Code of Business Conduct and Ethics is available on our website athttp:https://investors.cinemark.comir.cinemark.com/ under the “Corporate Governance”“Governance” tab.
STOCKHOLDER COMMUNICATIONS WITH THE BOARD
As stated in our Corporate Governance Guidelines, any Company stockholder or other interested party who wishes to communicate with the non-management directors as a group may direct such communications by writing to the:
Company Secretary
Cinemark Holdings, Inc.
3900 Dallas Parkway
Plano, TX 75093
The communication must be clearly addressed to the Board or to a specific director. If a response is desired, the individual should also provide contact information such as name, address and telephone number. All such communications will be reviewed initially by the Company Secretary. The Company Secretary will forward to the appropriate director(s) all correspondence, except for items of the following nature:
advertising;
promotions of a product or service;
patently offensive material; and
matters completely unrelated to the Board’s functions, Company performance, Company policies or that could not reasonably be expected to affect the Company’s public perception.
The Company Secretary will prepare a periodic summary report of all such communications for the Board. Correspondence not forwarded to the Board will be retained by the Company and will be made available to any director upon request.

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BOARD COMMITTEES

Our Board currently has fivefour standing committees – Audit Committee, Compensation Committee, Governance Committee Strategic Long-Range Planning Committee and the New VenturesStrategic Planning Committee. The current composition of each of the committees is set forth below:

  Name of Director        Audit              Compensation            Governance            Strategic      
Planning
      New Ventures      

Darcy Antonellis

Member

Benjamin Chereskin

MemberChair

Nancy Loewe

MemberMember

Lee Roy Mitchell

Chair

Steven Rosenberg

MemberChair

Enrique Senior

MemberMember

Carlos Sepulveda

ChairMemberMember

Raymond Syufy

MemberMember

Nina Vaca

ChairMember

Mark Zoradi

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Name
Audit
Compensation
Governance
Strategic Planning
Darcy Antonellis
Member
Chair
Benjamin Chereskin
Member
Member
Nancy Loewe
Chair
Member
Lee Roy Mitchell
Steven Rosenberg
Member
Chair
Enrique Senior
Member
Carlos Sepulveda
Member
Member
Member
Raymond Syufy
Member
Nina Vaca
Chair
Member
Mark Zoradi
Member
Sean Gamble
Number of Committee Meetings Held
During 2021
4
4
4
4
Number of Decisions by Consent
During 2021
1
4
1
0
  Audit Committee

Number of Meetings Held During 2018: 4

Number of Decisions by Consent During 2018: 1

AUDIT COMMITTEE

Effective February 11, 2021, the Governance Committee recommended, and the Board approved, Nancy Loewe as the Chair of the Audit Committee. Both Mr. Sepulveda, the past Chair, and Ms. Loewe qualify as “audit committee financial experts” within the meaning of Item 407(d)(5)(ii) of Regulation S-K promulgated by the SEC. See Ms. Loewe and Mr. Sepulveda’s biographies on page 11 and page 13 respectively, for further information regarding their qualifications to be an “audit committee financial expert”. Each of the Audit Committee members satisfies the standards for independence of the NYSE and the SEC as they relate to audit committees. Our Board has determined that each member of the Audit Committee is financially literate and that Mr. Sepulveda, a licensed certified public accountant with extensive public company accounting experience, qualifies as an “audit committee financial expert” within the meaning of Item 407(d)(5)(ii) of RegulationS-K promulgated by the SEC. See Mr. Sepulveda’s biography on page 18 for further information regarding his qualifications to be an “audit committee financial expert”.

The Audit Committee is governed by the Audit Committee Charter which sets forth the purpose and responsibilities of this committee.

Functions:

The functions of the Audit Committee include the following:

assisting the Board in its oversight responsibilities regarding (1) the integrity of our financial statements, (2) our risk management complianceprogram with respect to legal and regulatory requirements, (3) our systems of internal control (4) our implementation and (4)effectiveness of the ethics and compliance program and (5) our accounting, auditing and financial reporting processes generally, including the qualifications, independence and performance of the independent registered public accountants;

approving the report required by the SEC for inclusion in our annual proxy or information statement;

appointing, retaining, compensating, evaluating and replacing our independent registered public accountants;

approving audit andnon-audit services to be performed by the independent registered public accountants;

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establishing procedures for the receipt, retention and resolution of complaints regarding accounting, internal control or auditing matters submitted confidentially and anonymously by employees through the whistleblower hotline;
overseeing the implementation and

effectiveness of our ethics and compliance program; and

performing such other functions as the Board may from time to time assign to the Audit Committee.

The Audit Committee meets on a quarterly basis with Company management and Deloitte & Touche, to discuss, among other items, the Company’s financial statements for the applicable period to be filed with the SEC, any changes in significant accounting policies and its impact on the Company’s financial statements and the earnings press release related to the quarter and the year (as applicable), the Company’s financial statements for the applicable period and any changes in significant accounting policies and its impact on the Company’s financial statements.. The Audit Committee also meets, on a periodic basis, with Deloitte & Touche in executive sessions without the presence of members of management.

As part of the Board’s duty of risk oversight, themanagement present.

The Board has delegated authority of cybersecurity oversight to the Audit Committee. To monitor and evaluate the cybersecurity threats and the effectiveness of the Company’s controls to address those risks, theThe Audit Committee is updated by Company management twice a year.

year to monitor and evaluate cybersecurity trends and risks and the effectiveness of the Company’s controls to mitigate known risks. The Audit Committee also oversees and monitors the enterprise level risks related to ethics and compliance with the Company’s code of business conduct. Company management provides to the Audit Committee, at every quarterly meeting, the top claims (as determined by management) reported through the anonymous whistleblower hotline, and provides an annual summary of claims, for both domestic and international, with a comparison to previous years.

The Board has also delegated its authority to approvethe approval of related party transactions to the Audit Committee. The Company’s written policy regarding approval of related party transactions provides that management must present to the Audit Committee all potential related party transactions including the nature of the transaction and material terms andregardless of the maximum dollar value of the transaction. The Audit Committee approves based upon the determination whethersuch related party transaction if it determines that the transaction is fair and in the best interest of the Company. See Certain Relationships and Related Party Transactions on page 5716 for further details on the approval of related party transactions.

Approval of Audit andNon-Audit Services:

The Audit Committee approves all audit and permissiblenon-audit services above a de-minimis threshold (including the fees and terms of the services) performed for the Company by its independent registered public accounting firmDeloitte & Touche prior to the time that those services are commenced. The Audit Committee may, when it deems appropriate, form and delegate this authority to asub-committee consisting of one or more Audit Committee members, including the

authority to grantpre-approvals of audit and permittednon-audit services. The decision of suchsub-committee is presented to the full Audit Committee at its next meeting. The Audit Committeepre-approved all fees for 20182021 noted in the table below.

Fees Paid to Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm:

We paid the following fees (in thousands) to Deloitte & Touche and its affiliates for professional services rendered by them during 20182021 and 2017,2020, respectively:

Fees  2018   2017 

Audit

 

  $

 

1,837.2

 

 

 

  $

 

1,781.0

 

 

 

Audit Related

 

  $

 

10.4

 

 

 

  $

 

10.4

 

 

 

Tax(1)

 

  $

 

66.4

 

 

 

  $

 

145.5

 

 

 

Other

 

  $

 

-

 

 

 

  $

 

-

 

 

 

Total

 

  $

 

                    1,914.0

 

 

 

  $

 

                  1,936.9

 

 

 

Fees
2021
2020
Audit
$  2160.3
$  2,158.5
Audit Related
$ -
$179.7
Tax(1)
$81.6
$86.8
Other
$3.3
$-
Total
$2,245.2
$2,425.0
(1)Fees primarily include transfer pricing studies and tax compliance services.

Audit Committee Report

Our committee

The Audit Committee has reviewed and discussed with management the Company’s audited financial statements for 2018.2021. We have discussed with Deloitte & Touche the matters required to be discussed by the Statement on Auditing Standard No. 1301, Communications with Audit Committees,applicable requirements of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) and Related and Transitional Amendments to PCAOB Standards.the SEC. We have received the written disclosures and the letter from Deloitte & Touche as required by the applicable requirements of the Public Company Accounting Oversight BoardPCAOB regarding the independent

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accountant’s communications with the Audit Committee concerning independence and have discussed with Deloitte & Touche its independence. Based on the above review and discussions, referred to above, we recommended to the Board that the audited financial statements for the Company be included in the Company’s 20182021 Annual Report on Form10-K for filing with the SEC.

Respectfully submitted,

Nancy Loewe (Chair)
Darcy Antonellis
Steven Rosenberg
Carlos Sepulveda (Chair)

Steven Rosenberg

Darcy Antonellis

Nancy Loewe

  Compensation Committee

Number of Meetings Held During 2018: 3

Number of Decisions by Consent During 2018: 4

COMPENSATION COMMITTEE
Each member of the Compensation Committee satisfies the standards for independence of the NYSE as they relate to compensation committees and qualify as “outside“non-employee directors” within the meaning of Section 162(m) of the Internal Revenue Code (the “Code”) and“non-employee directors” within the meaning of Rule16b-3 promulgated under Section 16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”).Act. The Compensation Committee is governed by the Compensation Committee Charter, which sets forth the purpose and responsibilities of this committee.

Functions

The functions of the Compensation Committee include, among other things, the following:

making recommendations to the Board on the Company’s general compensation philosophy and objectives and strategy and on all matters of policy and procedures relating to executive compensation;

reviewing and approving corporate goals and objectives relevant to the CEO’s compensation, and determining and approving the CEO’s compensation level;

determining and approving the compensation of the non-CEO NEOs and reviewing the compensation of certain other executive officers;

administering (to the extent such authority is delegated to the Compensation Committee by the Board) the incentive compensation and equity-based plans, setting performance targets and thresholds and recommending to the Board any modifications of such plans;

validating and approving the achievement of performance levelstargets and thresholds under the Company’s incentive compensation plans;

and

reviewing, recommending, and discussing with management the Compensation Discussion and Analysis (the “CD&A”)CD&A section included in the Company’s annual proxy statement; and

statement.

developing a succession planning program for the CEO and senior management.

GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE

  Governance Committee

Number of Meetings Held During 2018: 5

Number of Decisions by Consent During 2018: 1

The Governance Committee is composed solely of directors who satisfy all criteria for independence under the rules of the NYSE. The Governance Committee is governed by the Governance Committee Charter setting forth the purpose and responsibilities of this committee.

Functions

The functions of the Governance Committee include, among other things, the following:

identifying individuals qualified to become Board members and evaluate candidates for Board membership, including those recommended by stockholders in compliance with the Company’sby-laws;

recommending to the Board the director nominees for election or to fill any vacancies and newly created directorships on the Board;

identifying and recommending to the Board members qualified to fill any vacancies on a committee of the Board;

reviewing the succession planning program for the CEO and senior management;

developing and recommending to the Board a set of corporate governance guidelines and reviewing and reassessing the adequacy of such guidelines at least annually;

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overseeing the Board’s annual self-evaluation process and the Board’s evaluation of management;

periodically reviewing the criteria for the selection of new directors to serve on the Board and recommending any proposed changes to the Board for approval;

periodically reviewing and making recommendations regarding the composition and size of the Board;

periodically reviewing and making recommendations regarding the composition, size, purpose, structure, operations and charter of each of the Board’s committees, including the creation of additional committees or elimination of existing committees;

annually recommending to the Board the chairpersons and members of each of the Board’s committees; and

reviewing and reassessing the adequacy of the Governance Committee Charter on an annual basis and recommend any proposed changes to the Board for approval.

approval;

overseeing corporate social responsibilities and public interest issues of significance that affect our investors and other key stakeholders; and
overseeing environmental, health and safety issues.
STRATEGIC PLANNING COMMITTEE
The Strategic Planning Committee is governed by the Strategic Planning Committee Charter setting forth the purpose and responsibilities of this committee.
Functions
The functions of the Strategic Planning Committee include, among other things, the following:
reviewing the key industry and market issues and external developments impacting the Company's strategy and core competencies;
assisting management in analysis of alternative strategic options;
reviewing and evaluating material mergers and acquisitions, material capital investments, material financing activities and making recommendations to the Board regarding the same;
identifying and assessing risks facing the Company and establishing a risk management infrastructure to address those risks;
overseeing the division of risk-related responsibilities to each applicable Board committee;
reviewing and evaluating the Company’s policies and practices with respect to risk assessment and risk management; and
reviewing and assessing the effectiveness of the Company’s enterprise-wide risk assessment processes and recommending improvements where appropriate.
DIRECTOR COMPENSATION

Our director compensation program is designed to attract and to fairly compensate highly qualified, non-employee directors to represent our stockholders on the Board and to act in the stockholders’ best interests. The Company believes that compensation for non-employee directors should be competitive and should encourage increased ownership of the Company’s Common Stock through the payment of a portion of director compensation in Company equity. In accordance with the Compensation Committee Charter, the Compensation Committee sets the compensation of our Board members. Pearl Meyer, the Compensation Committee’s independent compensation consultant periodically reviews and reports to the Compensation Committee as to how the Company’s director compensation practices compare with those of other similarly situated companies. The Board makes changes in its director compensation practices only upon the recommendation of the Compensation Committee, and following discussion and unanimous concurrence by the full Board.
The compensation of theour non-employee directors for 2018 was governed byis subject to our Third Amended and RestatedNon-Employee Director Compensation Policy (the “Director(Director Compensation Policy”) adopted byPolicy). Under the Board in February 2017. ADirector Compensation Policy, a non-employee director is one who is not (i) an employee of the Company or any of our subsidiaries, or (ii) an employee of any of the Company’s stockholders which has contractual rights to

nominate directors. Therefore, as Company employees, Messrs. Mitchell Zoradi and Zoradi doGamble did not receive any compensation for their services on the Board or any of its committees. Seecommittees for 2021.


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The compensation of the compensation tables beginning on page 42 for the compensation paiddirectors pursuant to Messrs. Mitchell and Zoradi.

Eachnon-employee director received the following annual cash retainers,our Non-Employee Director Compensation Policy is as applicable, for services as a Board member during 2018:

follows:
(a)
(a)

a base director retainer of $60,000;

(b)
(b)

additional retainer of $35,000 for thenon-employee director who serves as the lead independent director;

(c)
(c)

additional cash retainer for services on the committees as follows:

   

Committee

 

 

     Chairperson     

 

  

     Member     

 

 

Audit

 

 $

 

20,000

 

 

 

 $

 

10,000

 

 

 

Compensation

 

 $

 

15,000

 

 

 

 $

 

10,000

 

 

 

Governance

 

 $

 

10,000

 

 

 

 $

 

7,500

 

 

 

Strategic Long-Range Planning

 

 $

 

10,000

 

 

 

 $

 

5,000

 

 

 

New Ventures

 

 $

 

10,000

 

 

 

 $

 

5,000

 

 

 

Committee
Chairperson
Member
Audit
$  20,000
$  10,000
Compensation
$15,000
$10,000
Governance
$10,000
$7,500
Strategic Planning
$10,000
$5,000

Annual cash retainers are paid in four equal quarterly installments at the end of each quarter for services rendered during the quarter. All directors are reimbursed for travel related expenses incurred for each Board meeting they attend.

In addition to the annual cash retainers, theeach non-employee directors receive director receives an annual grant of restricted stock valued at $115,000. The number of shares of restricted stock granted is determined by dividing $115,000 by the closing price of Common Stock on the grant date, rounded down to the nearest whole share. The grant date is typically on or around June 15. The annual awards fully vest on the first anniversary of the grant date subject to continued service to the Company through the vest date.

The directors are also subject to a stock ownership guideline and are required to retain Common Stock ownership five times the value of their base retainer. Our Amended and Restated 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan (the “2017 Plan”) imposes a $1,000,000 limit on the compensation that can be awarded to a non-employee director in any given fiscal year, including the sum of (i) cash compensation and (ii) the grant date fair value of equity compensation under the 2017 Plan.

The following table sets forth summary information regarding the compensation of ournon-employee directors for 2018.

     
Name 

Fees Earned or

      Paid in Cash(1)       

        Stock Awards(2)        

         All Other

    Compensation(3)              

       Total                     

Darcy Antonellis

 

 $

 

70,000

 

 

 

 $

 

 114,986

 

 

 

 $ 3,861  $

 

 188,847

 

 

 

Benjamin Chereskin

 

 $

 

80,000

 

 

 

 $

 

114,986

 

 

 

 $

 

3,861

 

 

 

 $

 

198,847

 

 

 

Nancy Loewe

 

 $

 

77,500

 

 

 

 $

 

114,986

 

 

 

 $

 

3,861

 

 

 

 $

 

196,347

 

 

 

Steven Rosenberg

 

 $

 

80,000

 

 

 

 $

 

114,986

 

 

 

 $

 

3,861

 

 

 

 $

 

198,847

 

 

 

Enrique Senior

 

 $

 

70,000

 

 

 

 $

 

114,986

 

 

 

 $

 

3,861

 

 

 

 $

 

188,847

 

 

 

Carlos Sepulveda

 

 $

 

130,000

 

 

 

 $

 

114,986

 

 

 

 $

 

3,861

 

 

 

 $

 

248,847

 

 

 

Raymond Syufy

 

 $

 

70,000

 

 

 

 $

 

114,986

 

 

 

 $

 

3,861

 

 

 

 $

 

188,847

 

 

 

Nina Vaca

 

 $

 

82,500

 

 

 

 $

 

114,986

 

 

 

 $3,861  $

 

201,347

 

 

 

2021. See the compensation tables beginning on page 41 for the compensation paid to Messrs. Mitchell, Zoradi and Gamble.

Name
Fees Earned or
Paid in
Cash
Stock Awards(1)
Total
Compensation
Actually Received
Darcy Antonellis
$  75,000
$  114,986
$  189,986
Benjamin Chereskin
$80,000
$114,986
$194,986
Nancy Loewe
$87,500
$114,986
$202,486
Steven Rosenberg
$80,000
$114,986
$194,986
Enrique Senior
$65,000
$114,986
$179,986
Carlos Sepulveda
$120,000
$114,986
$234,986
Raymond Syufy
$65,000
$114,986
$179,986
Nina Vaca
$82,500
$114,986
$197,486
(1)
(1)

Includes all annual cash retainers, as applicable.

(2)

The grant date fair values were calculated based upon the closing price of Common Stock on June 15, 20182021 of $35.81$22.10 per share. This calculation is in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 718.

See Note 17 to the Company’s 2021 Annual Report on Form 10-K, for discussion of the assumptions used in determining the grant date fair values of these share based awards, including forfeiture assumptions and the period over which the Company will recognize compensation expense for such awards.
OUR ENVIRONMENTAL PRACTICES
We have an ongoing commitment to promote environmental sustainability in our communities, including reducing our carbon footprint through energy efficient measures and reducing waste through co-mingled recycling programs.
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Recycling: We recycle at all eligible locations with approximately 25% of our domestic waste diverted from landfills in 2018 and 2019. Since 2012, we have recycled over 60,000 tons of waste. In select locations, we compost certain waste material. Data from 2020 and 2021 is not applicable due to closures or limited operations during the COVID-19 pandemic. Data is for locations for which the Company controls waste management.
Renewable Energy: Since 2019, through virtual power purchase agreements and renewable energy credits earned in deregulated markets, we have offset approximately 31% of our annual domestic electricity usage. We have 5 locations with approximately 1.5 megawatts of battery storage to reduce power demand during peak demand, thermal storage in select locations in California and Massachusetts and over 100 free electric vehicle charging stations at select locations throughout the country.
Energy Efficiency: We have incorporated LED lighting in whole or in part in most theatres and parking lots. We also have energy management systems in place for automated lighting and HVAC controls to ensure energy efficiency. We also engineer our HVAC units to minimize energy waste and to reduce power consumption. As of December 31, 2021, we have three LEED certified theatres.
Awards: We have been recognized and awarded for our sustainability efforts and are currently listed on the EPA Green Power Partner National Top 100 list.
TALENT MANAGEMENT AND HUMAN CAPITAL
One of our Core Values is Passion for People, including our employees, guests and the communities in which we operate.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: Our employees form the core of our Cinemark Values. We seek to be an equitable, diverse and inclusive company. We are committed to diverse representation across all levels of our workforce to reflect the vibrant and thriving diversity of the communities in which we live and work. As part of our ongoing commitment to a diverse and inclusive workforce, we have organized conscious inclusion training and hosted external speakers on the topic. In July 2021, we established a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and Corporate Social Responsibility Department. We then hired a Director-level employee with a March 2022 start date to focus on developing diversity, equity and inclusion and corporate social responsibility initiatives within the company. We also support employee-driven support groups (ERGs) which help foster inclusion among all teammates, build awareness, recruit and retain a diverse workforce necessary for the Company to successfully operate in a global, multicultural, and evolving business environment. We support the continuous development of professional, technical and leadership skills of our employees by offering tuition assistance, skills development courses through partnerships with leading educational institutions, and leadership development and training both generally and as part of our diversity and inclusion initiatives.
Engagement: We believe that continuous engagement with our employees is vital to driving successful, meaningful outcomes. To foster a corporate culture of transparency and collaboration, senior management conducts regular “town-hall” style meetings with employees to share, among other matters, Company performance, business conditions and market challenges, and respond to employee concerns through question-and-answer sessions. These meetings were particularly important during 2020 and 2021 to keep our employees informed of the impact of the pandemic on our Company and our business, status of the industry and theatre re-openings. They also provided support and motivation and boosted morale. We also conduct employee satisfaction surveys that provide actionable feedback from employees to management. The survey responses are anonymous, measure employee satisfaction, and solicit honest feedback, and we follow through with projects to improve areas of opportunity. Performance reviews are conducted annually with bi-annual check-ins for all full-time employees, during which employees and managers address goals, developmental opportunities, strengths, and weaknesses. These reviews facilitate productive conversations across the organization and foster an open feedback culture.
Cinemark Cares: In recognition and gratitude for our moviegoing communities, we strongly encourage team members to give back to the community. For the past several years, we have held annual service days for team members. We are a proud long-term corporate partner with charities such as Variety the Children’s Charity, Will Rogers Motion Pictures Pioneers Foundation and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and host an annual golf tournament to raise funds for these and other selected charities.

At December 31, 2018, each of the directors owned 3,211 shares of restricted stock. SeeSecurity Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management table on page 55 for total stock ownership of each of the directors.

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Employee Benefits: All full-time employees in the United States are eligible to participate in our group benefits plans on the first of the month following 30 days of employment. The benefits offered include medical, vision, dental, company-paid life and accidental death and dismemberment, supplemental life and accidental death and death and dismemberment, short- and long-term disability insurance, health savings accounts (a portion of which is funded by the Company), flexible spending accounts (a portion of which is funded by the Company) and an employee assistance program.
401(k) Savings Plan: We maintain a 401(k) Savings Plan for all U.S. based employees as a source of retirement savings. Generally, our employees who have attained the age of 21 are eligible to participate in the plan after 3 months of service. Our employees have the option to contribute to both a 401(k) pre-tax plan and/or a Roth 401(k) plan. We match 100% of an employee’s elective deferral up to 6% of such employee’s compensation, which contributions vest immediately. Our named executive officers receive contribution matches on the same terms and conditions as our other U.S. employees. We believe that offering our employees this additional investment vehicle for generating savings in a tax-deferred manner provides a valuable benefit and helps us retain top talent.
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(3)

The amounts reported are dividends paid during 2018 on the shares of unvested restricted stock granted in 2017 and 2018.



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ITEM TWO — RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE, LLP AS
OUR

INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2019

2022

The Audit Committee has appointed and the Board has ratified the appointment of Deloitte & Touche as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for 2019.2022. As a matter of good corporate governance, we are seeking stockholder ratification of the appointment of Deloitte.Deloitte & Touche. If the stockholders do not ratify the appointment of Deloitte & Touche, the Audit Committee may review its future selection of auditors. Even if the selection is ratified, the Audit Committee, in its discretion, may direct the appointment of a different independent registered public accounting firm at any time during the year if the Audit Committee believes that such a change would be in the best interests of the Company and its stockholders.

One or more representatives of Deloitte & Touche are expected to be present at the Annual Meeting. They will have an opportunity to make a statement if they so desire and will be available to answer appropriate questions. Please refer to page 2423 for the fees paid to Deloitte & Touche in 20182021 and 2017.

2020.

Unless marked to the contrary, proxies received will be voted “FOR” ratification of the appointment of Deloitte & Touche as the independent registered public accounting firm for 2019.

OUR BOARD UNANIMOUSLY RECOMMENDS THAT STOCKHOLDERS VOTEFOR RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE AS OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2019.

2022.

OUR BOARD UNANIMOUSLY RECOMMENDS THAT STOCKHOLDERS VOTE
FOR
RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE AS OUR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2022
ITEM THREE — NON-BINDING, ANNUAL ADVISORY VOTE ON OUR EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION

Executive Summary

Our Board believes that we have created a compensation program that is tied to performance, aligns with stockholder interests and merits stockholder approval. Accordingly, we are seeking approval PROGRAM

As required by Section 14A of the Exchange Act, the Company is providing stockholders with an opportunity to cast an advisory vote on the compensation paid toof our NEOs(“say-on-pay”) for 2018 as disclosed in this proxy statement, the CD&A, the compensation tables, and the narrative discussion, followingand related footnotes included in this proxy statement.
While the compensation tables. Our executive compensation program has consistently received high stockholder approval. Atvote is advisory, and therefore non-binding on the 2018 annual meeting, approximately 95%Company, the Compensation Committee values the opinions of our stockholders presentand will take into account the outcome of the vote when considering future executive compensation decisions.
As discussed in person or represented by proxy and entitled to vote atmore detail in the annual meeting, approvedCD&A, our executive compensation program is designed to attract and retain a talented team of executives who can deliver on our commitment to build long-term stockholder value. The Compensation Committee believes our program is competitive in the marketplace and links pay to performance.
Accordingly, the Board recommends that you vote in favor of the following resolution:
“RESOLVED, that the compensation paid to ourthe Company’s NEOs, for 2017.

as disclosed pursuant to Item 402 of Regulation S-K, including the CD&A, compensation tables and narrative discussion is hereby APPROVED.”
OUR BOARD UNANIMOUSLY RECOMMENDS THAT STOCKHOLDERS VOTE
FOR
THE ADVISORY VOTE ON OUR NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICER COMPENSATION FOR 2021

How did we perform?

✓Fourth consecutive year ofall-time highs, including records in all revenue categories

✓Total worldwide revenues exceeding $3 billion for the first time

✓Domestic box office over-indexing North American box office by 80 basis points

✓Increasing domestic food and beverage revenue by more than $100 million, the highestone-year growth in our history and achieving 12 consecutive years of domestic per cap growth

✓Outperforming industry for nine out of the past ten years

How do we determine pay?

✓Design pay programs to reward for Company performance and business unit results

✓Set pay levels commensurate with performance and the need to attract and retain talent

✓Focus on key drivers of sustainable performance

✓View value creation over multiple overlapping timeframes

✓Consider total compensation as one package rather than viewing each component independently

✓Balance stockholder expectations by motivating executives to drive the right behaviors and discouraging undue risk-taking


What did we change from 2017?

✓  Increased base salaries between 1.7% and 5.3% for all NEOs except Mr. Gamble for whom the increase was 14.3% to reflect his appointment as COO and to align with market

✓  Introduced individual performance payout multiplier to provide “clear line of sight” between individual and Company performance

✓  Raised performance hurdle for cash bonus maximum payout fornon-CEO NEOs to 110% from 108%; Mr. Zoradi’s maximum payout target has been 110% since 2017

✓  Raised target cash bonus opportunity for Messrs. Gamble and Cavalier to 90% of their respective base salary given their evolving roles within the Company and to better align with industry peers

✓  Shifted split of performance-based and time-based equity awards fornon-CEO NEOs to 60%/40% in favor of performance-based from 50%/50%; Mr. Zoradi’s mix had been 75%/25% since 2017

✓  Increased target value of long-term equity incentive compensation for Messrs. Zoradi, Gamble and Cavalier to 250%, 175% and 150% of their base salary respectively, to increase emphasis on long-term value creation

How did we pay our NEOs?

✓  Payouts aligned with 2018 performance

✓  Base salaries align with each NEOs role, responsibility and experience and market median

✓  Due to higher hurdle for maximum payout, cash bonus payout for NEOs was at 106.3% of individual target opportunity

✓  Equity to vest over the long-term - time-based awards vesting 50% on second anniversary and 50% on fourth anniversary of grant date; performance-based awards earned based on IRR overtwo-year performance period and vesting after additional two years of employment

✓  No excessive perks for any of our NEOs

How do we address risk and governance?

✓  Provide appropriate balance of short-term and long-term compensation

✓  Follow practices that promote good governance with maximum payout caps for incentive compensation

✓  Policies on anti-pledging, anti-hedging, stock ownership guidelines and insider trading

✓  Annualsay-on-pay stockholder vote

Why stockholders should approve thesay-on-pay proposal

✓  2018 Company financial performance continues to drive value for stockholders

✓  2018 payouts align with performance

✓  Performance bars raised for NEOs compared tonon-NEOs under the cash bonus and long-term equity incentive award programs

✓  Robust corporate governance following industry best practices

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COMPENSATION DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
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To assist our stockholders in locating important information regarding our executive compensation program, for 2018 were the following executives:

CD&A is organized as follows:
Page Reference

  Name

        Age    

Position                                                     

Our NEOs
The following Compensation Discussion and Analysis (“CD&A”) provides a description of the material elements of our executive compensation program, as well as perspective and context for decisions made regarding the compensation of our CEO, CFO and our four other most highly compensated executive officers for the year ended December 31, 2021. These executive officers are listed below:
Name
Age
Position
Lee Roy Mitchell

82

85

Executive Chairman of the Board

Mark Zoradi

(1)

65

68

Chief Executive Officer; Director

Sean Gamble

(2)

44

47

President and Chief Operating Officer; Chief Financial Officer

Michael Cavalier

52

55

Executive Vice President-General Counsel and Secretary

Business Affairs

Valmir Fernandes

58

61

President-Cinemark International

Melissa Thomas(3)
42
Executive Vice President-Chief Financial Officer
(1)
Mr. Zoradi retired effective December 31, 2021.
(2)
Mr. Gamble was Executive Vice President--Chief Financial Officer until November 8, 2021. Effective January 1, 2022, Mr. Gamble serves as the President and Chief Executive Officer.
(3)
Ms. Thomas was appointed Executive Vice President--Chief Financial Officer effective November 8, 2021.
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Lee Roy Mitchell is the founder of the Company. He has served as our Executive Chairman of the Board since March 1996 and as a director since our inception in 1987. Mr. Mitchell has been engaged in the motion picturetheatrical exhibition business for over 50 years. Mr. Mitchell is the husband of Tandy Mitchell, an employee of the Company, and thebrother-in-law of Walter Hebert III, the former Executive Vice President–Purchasing, of the Company. Mr. Mitchell currently servesserved on the board of directors of NCMI.

National CineMedia, Inc. from 2007 until 2021.

Mark Zoradi has served as our director since June 2015 and our CEO sincefrom August 2015.2015 until his retirement effective December 31, 2021. Mr. Zoradi spent 30 years at The Walt Disney Company, including serving as the President of Walt Disney Studios Motion Picture Group. Prior to that, Mr. Zoradi served in a variety of positions of increasing responsibility withwithin The Walt Disney Company, including as the General Manager of Buena Vista Television and President of Buena Vista International with responsibility for the international theatrical and home entertainment marketing and distribution of Disney, Touchstone and Pixar films. Mr. Zoradi also served as the President and COO of Dick Cook Studios from January 2011 until July 2014 and the COO of Dreamworks Animation SKG, Inc. from August 2014 until January 2015.

Mr. Zoradi currently serves on the board of directors of National CineMedia, Inc.

Sean Gamblehas served as our President since July 28, 2021, our COO and CFO since January 2018 and as our Executive Vice President and CFO since August 2014. Beginning January 1, 2022, Mr. Gamble now serves as our President and CEO. Prior to joining Cinemark, from February 2009 until April 2014, Mr. Gamble worked for the Comcast Corporationserved as Executive Vice President and CFO of Universal pictures within NBCUniversal, one of the world’s leading media and entertainment companies. NBCUniversal was a wholly-owned subsidiary of the General Electric Company until January 2011, then subsequently acquired by the Comcast Corporation. He joined Comcast after 15 years at the General Electric Company where, in addition to his time with NBCUniversal, he held multiple senior leadership positions, including CFO of GE Oil & GasGas’ Equipment business based in Florence, Italy from May 2007 until January 2009.

Michael Cavalierhas served as our Executive Vice President-General Counsel and Business Affairs since July 2021, our Executive Vice President-General Counsel and Secretary since February 2014, and as our Senior Vice President-General Counsel and Secretary since January 2006.2006, our General Counsel since 1997 and our Associate General Counsel from 1993 to 1997. He has been with Cinemark for 25more than 28 years.

Valmir Fernandeshas served as our President of Cinemark International, L.L.C. since March 2007, was the General Manager of Cinemark Brasil, S.A from 1996 to March 2007 and has been with Cinemark for more than 2025 years.

Melissa Thomas has served as our Executive Vice President-Chief Financial Officer since November 2021. Prior to joining Cinemark, from February 2020 to October 2021 Ms. Thomas served as Groupon Inc.’s Chief Financial Officer and served as Groupon’s Interim Chief Financial Officer from August 2019 to her appointment as Chief Financial Officer, its Chief Accounting Officer and Treasurer from November 2018 until her appointment as Interim Chief Financial Officer and its Vice President of Commercial Finance from May 2017 until her appointment to Chief Accounting Officer and Treasurer. Prior to joining Groupon, Ms. Thomas served as Vice President of Finance at Surgical Care Affiliates from June 2016 to May 2017. From August 2007 to May 2016, Ms. Thomas served in a variety of finance and accounting leadership roles at Orbitz Worldwide (NYSE: OWW), including Vice President of Finance. Prior to her employment at Orbitz, Ms. Thomas held accounting positions at Equity Office Properties and began her career at PricewaterhouseCoopers.
2021 SAY-ON-PAY RESULT
We provide stockholders with the opportunity to cast an annual advisory vote on the compensation of our NEOs. At the 2021 Annual Meeting, approximately 82% of the stockholder votes cast on say-on-pay were voted in favor of the proposal. Although the percentage of favorable votes is down from the 96% favorable votes received at the 2020 Annual Meeting the Compensation Committee believes that this substantial majority of votes in favor affirms stockholders’ support for our approach to executive compensation during the COVID-19 pandemic. Every year we endeavor to have discussions with some of our institutional investors in order to better understand their views on our compensation practices. The Compensation Committee carefully considers this feedback in designing the key components of our executive compensation program.
Following the 2021 advisory vote and discussions with institutional investors in 2021 and 2022, the Compensation Committee decided to return to a more traditional performance based structure for our annual bonus program and a portion of our long term incentive compensation program. See Decisions in Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic – Cash

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Bonus and Impact of COVID-19 on Long Term Incentive Compensation. The Compensation Committee believes the actions it took in 2021 were appropriate to attract, retain and incentivize management as the Company continues to navigate through a difficult business environment. We believe our programs are effectively designed and are aligned with the interests of our stockholders.
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS

BEST PRACTICES

The Compensation Committee monitors emerging best practices in executive compensation to incorporate them into our compensation program and enhance value for our stockholders. The chart below lists some of our compensation “best practices” implemented by the Compensation Committee and also provides the compensation practices we do not follow:
What We Do
What We Do Not Do
Provide competitive, market-driven base salary
×
Reward imprudent risk-taking
Utilize formula-driven, quantitative performance targets for a significant portion of total compensation
×
Provide “single trigger” provisions in our employment agreements for change in control
Overlap performance periods and capped incentive opportunities
×
Provide excise tax gross ups for change in control payments
Balance mix of pay components
×
Offer deferred compensation
Align management and stockholder interests through stock ownership guidelines
×
Agree to golden parachutes
Unconditionally prohibit executives from engaging in hedging transactions or pledging Cinemark stock
×
Offer pension benefits
Provide double trigger for change in control
×
Provide excessive perks
Compensation Philosophy

OUR COMPENSATION PHILOSOPHY

Our executive compensation program is structured to attract, motivate, reward, and retain high caliber talent who will lead the Company to increase our competitive advantage and deliver sustainable profitability. This includes building a solid foundation for long-term growth while consistently achieving near-term results. While formulating an effective pay strategy, theThe Compensation Committee takes a holistic view of pay and performance and ensures that there is appropriate alignment with Company performance, overall business strategy and culture. We hire high caliber individuals who can determine our strategy to execute our long-term vision while continuing to deliver our mission of making the movie-going experience memorable by engaging with our customers and providing world class facilities and services. To ensure that our key executives are incentivized appropriately to deliver our mission and vision, the Compensation Committee has designed an executive compensation program that strongly aligns with the interests of stockholders in creating sustainable long-term stockholder value by directly linking pay to Company and individual performance. Each of the measures in our performance-based plan is designed to align with, and support, our business strategy – create an extraordinary guest experience, deepen customer loyalty, and pursue growth opportunities.
DESIGN OF OUR EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION PROGRAM
Our executive compensation program is designed to achieve the following key objectives:
attract and retain top talent;
pay-for-performance; and
strike balance between performance and risk-taking
To ensure that the compensation program serves the above objectives, the Compensation Committee takes into consideration the following:
key drivers of sustainable performance
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viewing value creation over multiple overlapping timeframes
considering total compensation as one package rather than viewing each component independently
balancing stockholder expectations by discouraging undue risk-taking and motivating executives to drive the right behaviors
industry comparables
The three principal tenetshighlights of our executive compensation program are: Retention, Performance and Balance.

We have built our compensation program using traditional compensation elements of base salary, cash bonus and long-term equity awards. The chart below identifies the hallmarks of our executive compensation program:

are as follows:
Characteristics
Description

Characteristics

Description

Competitive Base Salary

Base salary is aligned with industry medianmarket competitive to attract and retain valued employees

Balanced Mix of Pay

Components

Over Short and Long Term

The target

Target compensation mix is not overly weighted towards long-term equity-based incentives rather than short-term cash bonus but is balanced with long-term equity-based compensation vesting over four years

incentives

Balanced Approach to

Performance-based Awards

Performance targets are tied to multiple financial metrics of the Company as well as individual performance

Overlap of Performance Periods and Vesting Schedules

TheCompany; performance periods for long-term equity incentive awards overlap and, therefore, reduce the motivation to maximize performance in any one period

period. For 2021 only, the Compensation Committee used discretion and established short-term objectives for the annual bonus target and due to the COVID-19 pandemic long-term equity awards incorporated a four year cliff vest to drive retention rather than a performance metric.

Individual Performance Modifies Bonus Payout
Non-CEO NEO bonus payout can be modified up to +/-15% based on achievement of individual goals set against Company strategic objectives for the year; CEO evaluated against Company performance and execution of strategic goals for the Company
Stock Ownership Guidelines

CEO required to own, directly or indirectly, Company equity five times base salary; other NEOsexecutive officers required to own two times the respectivetheir base salary

Hedging in

Hedge or PledgingPledge of Common Stock Prohibited; No Margin Account

Allowed

NEOs

Directors and executives (including NEOs) who are subject to the Supplemental Insider Trading Policy, are prohibited to tradefrom trading in puts, calls or other derivative securities with respect to Company securities and short sales of Company securities. They may notare also holdprohibited from holding Company securities in a margin account and may not, without prior approval, pledgefrom pledging Company securities as collateral for any other loan

2018 BUSINESS PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHTS

DECISIONS IN RESPONSE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC

The Company has delivered record results forCompensation Committee designed the stockholders over the past few years. This has been possible due to disciplined execution of our strategic initiatives led by our executive leadership. We have tailored ourtraditional executive compensation program such that our executives continue to be motivated to performalign pay with performance and deliver stellar performance without having to undertake undue risks that wouldthe majority of target compensation was comprised of performance-based incentive awards. In February 2021, the Compensation Committee re-evaluated the continuing impact long-term stockholder value. The discussion below tracks our financial performance over the pastone- and five- years and also our performance as compared to our peers.

Company Performance Over the1-Year Period

In 2018, the North American industry box office grew by 6.9% to reach anall-time high of $11.9 billion, bolstered by sizeable increase in year-over-year attendance. Cinemark’s domestic box office over-indexed the North American industry box office by 80 basis points, growing 7.7%, for the full-year 2018. This follows our industry outperformance of 90, 100 and 200 basis points respectively for the prior three years and nine out of the past ten yearsCOVID-19 pandemic on our Company and industry and found it necessary to temporarily modify for 2021 the historical performance metrics that drove the compensation structure for our annual cash bonus and performance awards under our long-term equity incentive grants. The Committee concluded that these temporary modifications were needed because of industry outperformance. We also reported the fourth consecutive year ofall-time highs, including records in allcontinued uncertainty regarding the timing of our revenue categories, that collectively delivered total worldwide revenues of more than $3.2 billion, exceedingindustry’s recovery, the $3 billion mark for the first time.

As compared to 2017, our performance in 2018 in these key financial metrics were as follows:

Worldwide

(in millions)

 

 

2018

(in millions)

 

 

2017

(in millions)

 

             % Change    

Attendance

 

 

282.1

 

 

277.0

 

 

1.8%

 

Revenue

 

      

Admissions

 

 

$                          1,834.2

 

 

$                         1,795.0

 

 

                2.2%

 

Concessions

 

 

$                          1,108.8

 

 

$                         1,038.8

 

 

                6.7%

 

Total                

 

 

$                          3,221.8

 

 

$                         2,991.6

 

 

                7.7%

 

Net Income*

 

 

$                             213.8

 

 

$                            264.2

 

 

                (19%)

 

Adjusted EBITDA**

 

 

$                             781.5

 

 

$                            723.8

 

 

                8.0%

 

*Net income for 2018 included $19.2 million ofnon-cash tax expense associated withtrue-ups to 2017’s provisional tax reform calculations, as well as recently issued tax guidance that modified the treatment of foreign tax credit utilizationchanging business environment and resulted in an increased valuation allowance for the Company. Additionally, net income for 2017 included a $45 million tax benefit driven by a reduction of net deferred income tax liabilitiesconsumer behavior as a result of the 2017 tax reform legislationpandemic and the


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uncertain long-term impact of streaming initiatives launched by major studios. The Compensation Committee found that went into effect during December 2017.

**Adjusted EBITDA is anon-GAAP financial measure. Thisnon-GAAP financial measure should be considered in addition to, but not as a substitute for, the information provided in accordance with GAAP. A reconciliation of Net Income to Adjusted EBITDA is provided in footnote 19modifications to the Company’s 2018 Form10-K.

executive compensation structure were necessary to properly compensate, reward and retain our executives during these unprecedented times. See Executive Compensation Components – Cash Bonus and Impact of COVID-19 on Long-Term Incentive Compensation.

Company Performance Over the5-Year Period

The following tabular and graphical presentations below demonstrate our growth in certain key performance metrics over the past five years.

Year  Revenue   

Net Income
Attributable to
Cinemark
Holdings, Inc.

 

   Adjusted EBITDA 

  2014

 

  $

 

        2,627.0

 

 

 

  $

 

        192.6

 

 

 

  $

 

            615.7

 

 

 

  2015

 

  $

 

2,852.6

 

 

 

  $

 

216.9

 

 

 

  $

 

682.8

 

 

 

  2016

 

  $

 

2,918.8

 

 

 

  $

 

255.1

 

 

 

  $

 

706.1

 

 

 

  2017

 

  $

 

2,991.6

 

 

 

  $

 

264.2

 

 

 

  $

 

723.8

 

 

 

  2018

 

  $

 

3,221.8

 

 

 

  $

 

213.8

 

 

 

  $

 

781.5

 

 

 

Our Performance As Compared to Our Peers

We also compare our performance to our direct competitors that were publicly-held during the fiscal year (“Theatre Peers”) in terms of Total Stockholder Return (“TSR”). Our Theatre Peers for 2018 included the

two currently publicly-held companies in our industry, namely, AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. (AMC) and IMAX Corporation (IMAX). For purposes of evaluating our fiscal performance over five years as of FYE 2018, we believe that this peer group is an appropriate benchmark since we directly competed with these companies for business and investor capital. While we do also compete with Regal Cinemas (“Regal”), we do not have comparable TSR metrics for Regal given its acquisition by Cineworld, a privately-held company, as of December 2017.

As compared to our Theatre Peers, our TSR (with dividends reinvested) for theone-year and cumulative three-year and cumulative five-year periods as of FYE 2018 has been as follows:

   1 Yr. TSR   3 Yr. TSR   5 Yr. TSR 

Cinemark

 

  

 

6.5%    

 

 

 

  

 

17.6%    

 

 

 

  

 

24.0%    

 

 

 

AMC

 

  

 

(4.4%)    

 

 

 

  

 

(33.2%)    

 

 

 

  

 

(15.2%)    

 

 

 

IMAX

 

  

 

(18.7%)    

 

 

 

  

 

(47.1%)    

 

 

 

  

 

(36.2%)    

 

 

 

S&P 500

 

  

 

(4.4%)    

 

 

 

  

 

30.4%    

 

 

 

  

 

50.3%    

 

 

 

Theatre Peers

 

  

 

(13.1%)    

 

 

 

  

 

(41.5%)    

 

 

 

  

 

(27.6%)    

 

 

 

Our cumulative total return between FYE 2013 and FYE 2018 as compared to our Theatre Peers and S&P 500 is presented below:

LOGO

DESIGN OF OUR EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION PROGRAM

COMPONENTS

The design of our executive compensation program is consistent with the compensation structure used in our industry:

base salary;

salary

performance-based cash bonus;

bonus

long-term equity incentive awards;

standard benefits; and

limited perks

Base salary and benefits are the only fixed components of our compensation program. Cash bonus and long-term equity incentive awards are the variable/performance-based components of our compensation. We believe the allocation between fixed and variable/performance-based components offers a competitive compensation program while appropriately mitigating risk.

The following chart summarizes the components and associated objectives of our executive compensation program:

Pay ElementObjectivePerformance Metric and
Payment

  Fixed

AnnualBase Salary

Retain executive talent and recognize individual’s role and responsibilities

Individual performance and market competitiveness

  Variable

AnnualCash BonusAchieve annual goals measured in terms of Company and individual performance

Adjusted EBITDA

@Threshold, Target, Maximum

Pro rata payment

Long-Term

Restricted StockRetain executive talent and align with long-term interest of stockholders

Increase in value of Common Stock

Time-based; 4 year vesting

Restricted Stock UnitsValidate Company’s investment decisions and ensure alignment with long-term value creation

Based on achievement of IRR hurdles

Pro rata payment based on 2 year Company performance + 2 year service

ANALYSIS OF THE DESIGN OF OUR EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION PROGRAM

Tenet 1 - Retention

standard benefits
limited perks
Base Salary

Base salary is the fixed component of our compensation program is designed to attract and retain key talent. Base salaries are determined byexecutive’s annual cash compensation. In determining base salary, the Compensation Committee based on a varietytakes into consideration the scope and nature of factors including:

Nature and responsibilityjob responsibilities of the position;

Expertise of the executive and competitionNEO, market competitiveness relative to executives in the market for the executive’s services;

Potential for driving the Company’s success in the future;

Peer Group compensation data;

Performance reviews andsimilar positions at comparable group companies, merit increase recommendations of the CEO based on performance reviews (except in the case of his own compensation);, and

Other judgmental other objective factors deemed relevant by the Compensation Committee

Committee. The Compensation Committee has not adopted any formula with specific weightings assigned to any of the factors above. The Company has employment agreements with each NEO according to which the Compensation Committee annually reviews the base salaries, which can be increased but not decreased.

In February 2018,2021, as part of the annual compensation review process, the Compensation Committee considered factors relevantapproved a grant of restricted stock, in lieu of a cash base salary increase for each of Messrs. Gamble, Cavalier and Fernandes, equal to determining an executive’s compensation such2.75% of their 2021 base salary. The grants were made in March 2021 with a one-year vest period. Messrs. Mitchell and Zoradi each elected to forgo any increase to their base salary.
On July 28, 2021, Mark Zoradi announced that he would retire as Chief Executive Officer. In connection with this announcement, we announced that the NEO’s role in Company management, performance in prior years, leadership in implementing Company’s strategic goalsBoard had appointed Sean Gamble as President and initiativesChief Operating Officer and contribution to the Company’s overall business. In addition, our compensation consultant, Pearl Meyer, provided to the Compensation Committee the appropriate market data for comparison. Based on such review, the Compensation Committee adjusted the base salaries of the NEOs for 2018 to better align with market and to address the evolving role of certain executives in Company management.that he would continue as Chief Financial Officer until his replacement was identified. Other executive promotions were also made. Mr. Gamble’s base salary had a higher adjustment thanwas increased from $660,000 to $750,000 which was prorated for the other NEOsperiod of time in 2021 Mr. Gamble served as President. Michael Cavalier was appointed as Executive Vice President General Counsel and Business Affairs. Mr. Cavalier’s salary was also increased from $555,012 to reflect his additional responsibilities upon appointment as our COO in January 2018. The base salaries$575,000 which was also prorated for 2018 and the changes from 2017 were as follows:

NameBase SalaryChange from 2017    

Lee Roy Mitchell

$

975,000

Up by 1.7%

Mark Zoradi

$

                1,000,000

Up by 5.3%

Sean Gamble

$

600,000

Up by 14.3%

Michael Cavalier

$

525,000

Up by 5.0%

Valmir Fernandes

$

525,000

Up by 3.3%

Tenet 2: Performance

remainder of 2021.

Cash Bonus

We provide

Our cash bonus structure is designed to motivate and reward bonus eligible employees for the successful completion of our annual performance goals. Typically, Company performance is measured against a pre-established target for the year. During 2021, the COVID-19 pandemic continued to have a significant adverse impact on the Company’s performance, making it impracticable for the Compensation Committee to effectively establish a purely financial performance metric for the annual cash bonus. The Compensation Committee determined that annual cash bonuses would be awarded based upon its discretion relying upon alternative performance objectives, which fell into the following general categories:
financials/operations
performance relative to competitors
strategic initiatives
talent management
The participants toin our cash bonus program an opportunity to earn aare rewarded based on individual targets expressed as percentages of base salary. For the NEOs, the target cash bonus tied to annual Company performance, measured againstpre-established performance metricsopportunities for 2021 were set for the year by the Compensation Committee. This opportunity is intended to compensate participants for achieving short-term financial and operational goals of the Company with individual targets based on the participant’s position and potential contribution to the achievement of the Company’s goals. As discussed later, beginning 2018, payout is also subject to an upward or downward adjustment based on the individual’s ABO rating which ties individual contribution to Company performance. The cash bonus related goals are established in writing by the Compensation Committee withby taking into consideration a variety of factors including peer group data, CEO’s recommendation (except for his own) and the expectation that attainment of these
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individual’s current and anticipated contributions to the strategic goals would require significant effort in light of the business environment.

How does the cash bonus program work?

Per the terms of our 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan, the Compensation Committee sets the Company’s target performance metric for the year and the target cash bonus for the year within the first 90 days of the fiscal year.

A participant’s target cash bonus is a percentage of his/her base salary. In setting the target cash bonus percentages of each NEO, the Compensation Committee takes into consideration market data and such other factors as deemed relevant, such as the individual’s potential contribution to the Company’s performance, the individual’s prior performance, overall market conditions, market variables in a specific sector, and recommendations from the CEO (except for himself).

Each participant is entitled to receive a ratable portion of the participant’s target cash bonus based upon the Company’s level of achievement, within the range of threshold and maximum percentages, of the target performance metric set by the Compensation Committee.Company. The actual amount of cash bonuses paid, if any, may result in a cash bonus that is greaterequal to or less than the stated individual target (and could be zero) depending on whether, and to what extent, the applicable Company performance metricobjectives and other conditions are satisfied.

How doesIndividual cash bonus payouts, except for Messrs. Mitchell and Zoradi, may be adjusted to a maximum of +/-15% based on the individual’s Annual Business Objective (ABO) rating. The ABO rating indicates the achievement level for the goals the individual sets at the beginning of the year. These individual goals are defined through personal business objectives and are set to support the Company’s strategic objectives for the year. As part of the year-end performance review process, the individual’s manager evaluates the individual’s performance against his/her ABO goals and assigns a composite score. Based on their composite scores for their individual performance, Mr. Gamble’s ABO modifier was 15%, and Messrs. Cavalier’s and Fernandes’ were 7.5%. The Compensation Committee evaluates the CEO’s performance against the Company’s goals and objectives, and the overall strategic plan, set for the year by the Board.

In February 2022, the Compensation Committee setmet to review the Company’spre-established performance metric?

against the pre-established performance metrics discussed above. The Compensation Committee setsdetermined that the management team significantly outperformed on virtually all established metrics and successfully navigated the Company through another difficult year. The Compensation Committee determined that all bonus eligible employees were entitled to 125% of their target bonus amount. For 2021, the cash bonus weightings, individual targets (as a percentage of base salary), expected target based uponcash bonus for the Company’syear as set in February 2021, and the actual cash bonus earned, for each of the NEOs were as follows:

Name
Target Cash Bonus
(% of Base Salary)
Expected
Target Cash
Bonus
Payout %
of Target
ABO
Modifier
Cash Bonus
Payout
Lee Roy Mitchell
100%
$1,020,001
125%
0%
$1,275,001
Mark Zoradi
125%
$1,375,000
125%
0%
$1,718,750
Sean Gamble
100%
$687,857
125%
15%
$963,000
Michael Cavalier
90%
$507,221
125%
7.5%
$672,067
Valmir Fernandes
90%
$499,511
125%
7.5%
$661,852
Melissa Thomas(1)
N/A
​N/A
N/A
N/A
$500,000(1)
(1)
The Company agreed to pay Ms. Thomas a $500,000 signing bonus in connection with her Employment Agreement dated October 7, 2021 to be paid at the same time bonuses were paid to similarly situated executives in 2022.
In February 2022, the Compensation Committee met with management and Pearl Meyer to determine the appropriate performance metric to use for the annual cash bonus to properly incentivize, retain and reward executives. The Company expects 2022 to be a transition year with continuing impact from the COVID-19 pandemic. Management provided the Compensation Committee with forecasts for 2022 which incorporate assumptions regarding status of the virus, government restrictions, consumer sentiment, film output and studio window strategies. The Compensation Committee decided to utilize budgeted Adjusted EBITDA whichto establish the performance targets for the 2022 annual cash bonus. This performance metric was chosen as it is regarded as a key performance indicator of a company in our industry andthe Company used by investors, is highly correlated to long-term stockholder value.investor value and is the primary measure used by management to evaluate profit and loss and capital allocation. The cash bonus achievement isachieved will be determined using the Company’sCompany reported Adjusted EBITDA with certainadd-backs and adjustments for cash bonus accruals, certain severance payments, if any, unusual expenses such as those related toextraordinary accounting changes and a +/- 5% collar for the impact of changes in foreign exchange fluctuation (the “Bonus Adjusted EBITDA”) compared to the budgeted Adjusted EBITDA. At the end of the fiscal year, the budgetedrates. Adjusted EBITDA may also be adjusted, upward or downward, to eliminate any variancevariances between the actual North American industry box office for the fiscal year and the industry forecast used in the determination of budgeted Adjusted EBITDA to set the cash bonus target in the first quarter.

The cash bonus payout structure and the Bonus Adjusted EBITDA hurdles, as adjusted, for 2018 were as follows:

LOGO

How do we measure performance and determine cash bonus payouts for the year?

Prior to making any payouts, the Compensation Committee assesses and certifies the Company’s performance for the bonus year in the first quarter of the payout year which follows the bonus year. In its assessment, in addition to the adjustments discussed above, the Compensation Committee may make further adjustments as permitted by the bonus program under the Company’s 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan. Such adjustments include, but are not limited to, factors such as extraordinary, unusual ornon-recurring events that were not included in the operating budget for the year being considered (such as the disposition of a theatre or theatres or the cessation of operation of a theatre as a result of a natural disaster). The Compensation Committee may, in its discretion, at any time, establish (and, once established, rescind, waive or amend) additional conditions and terms of payment of the cash bonus (including, but not limited to, the achievement of other financial, strategic or individual goals, which may be objective or subjective) as it may deem desirable in carrying out the purposes of the cash bonus program. The Compensation Committee may also take into account such other factors as it deems appropriate in administering any aspect of the cash bonus program, including reducing the amount of the cash bonus at any time prior to payout based on such criteria as it shall determine, including, but not limited to, individual merit and the attainment of specified levels of one or any combination of the performance factors. However, the Compensation Committee cannot waive, accelerate or amend the performance goals for a NEO except in the event of the death or disability of the executive or a sale of the Company.

Beginning 2018, the Compensation Committee added the ABO modifier to an individual payout. See discussion below on 2018 changes to the cash bonus program for the details.

target.

How was cash bonus calibrated in 2018 and why?

In 2018, the Compensation Committee calibrated the cash bonus program to enhance alignment of payout with performance. The adjustments were as follows:

a.

Increased the Budgeted Adjusted EBITDA target for maximum payout for allnon-CEO NEOs to 110% from 108%. Mr. Zoradi’s payout has been at 110% of target since 2017. By raising the bar for performance, the Compensation Committee ensured continued focus by the top executives on driving industry-leading results.

b.

Tied a portion of the cash bonus payout to the ABO ratings of the individual for the year. The ABO modifier rates the individual’s performance against the Company’s strategic objectives and goals for the year. The ABO modifier is applicable to all bonus-eligible employees, including the NEOs. Based on the ABO modifier, the individual’s cash bonus payout is adjusted up to a maximum of (+/-)15 percentage points. However, maximum bonus payout (Adjusted EBITDA-based + ABO modifier) cannot exceed 165% of the individual’s target bonus opportunity. The ABO modifier provides for higher compensation for those who have contributed more to the business during the year and thus aligns individual and Company performance.

c.

Raised the target bonus percentages for Messrs. Gamble and Cavalier to 90% from 85% of their respective base salary given their evolving roles in the Company and to better align with industry peers.

What was the cash bonus payout for the NEOs for 2018?

In February 2019, the Compensation Committee certified the worldwide Bonus Adjusted EBITDA for 2018 at $754.2 million which is 101.3% of the target Bonus Adjusted EBITDA of $744.8 million. This yielded a payout for Messrs. Mitchell, Zoradi, Gamble and Cavalier at 106.3% of their individual target opportunity and for Mr. Fernandes at 80% of his target opportunity. Similar to prior years, Mr. Fernandes’s cash bonus was split 50%/50% between worldwide and Latin America Adjusted EBITDA. Latin America performance resulted in a payout just above the threshold at 50%. The individual cash bonus payouts for 2018 were calculated for each of the NEOs as follows:

What was the cash bonus payout for the NEOs for 2018?

Name 2018 Base Salary  

Individual Target

(Percentage of
Base Salary)

  Payout
Percentage
of Individual
Target
  

ABO

Modifier

      Cash Bonus    
Payout
 

Lee Roy Mitchell

 $975,000   100  106.3  -  $    1,036,425 

Mark Zoradi

 $    1,000,000   100  106.3  -  $1,063,000 

Sean Gamble

 $600,000   90  106.3  7.5 $617,072 

Michael Cavalier

 $525,000   90  106.3  7.5 $539,938 

Valmir Fernandes

 $525,000   85  80  -  $357,000 

Long-term Equity Incentive Compensation Prior to the COVID-19 Pandemic

Cinemark’s long-term equity incentive compensation program is intended to help (1) attract, motivate, reward and retain key talent, and (2) align our executives’ interests with stockholders’ interests to maximize long-term stockholder value.

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The Compensation Committee annually awards

Typically, the long-term equity incentive compensation is awarded as time-based and performance-based equity. Time-based equity incentive compensationenables us to certain eligible employees, includingattract and retain highly qualified executive officers as leaders to ensure our continued success. Performance-based equity encourages the NEOs.Company’s long-term growth and aligns the executive’s interests with the interests of our stockholders. The combination of the two, with an emphasis placed on performance-based equity, ensures both balance and alignment within our long-term incentive program. Equity compensation encourages Company’s long-term growth and aligns the executive’s interests with the interests of our stockholders. Grants to all eligible employees, including the NEOs, are made withinin the first 90 daysquarter of the year.

How is the long-term incentive program structured?

The NEOs receive both time-based and performance-based equity.

The target value of long-term equity incentive awards granted to a NEO is based on a percentage of the executive’s base salary. The target value and the percentage split between time-based and performance-based awards isgrants are determined by the Compensation Committee by taking into consideration variousaccount factors such as the individual’s leadership, and role inNEO’s contribution to Company operations, projected state of the economy over the performance period, and overall business environment.

Restricted Stock. All participants to our equity incentive plan are eligible to receive restricted stock. Time-basedenvironment and relative positioning versus peer group comparable.

The restricted stock enables us to attract and retain highly qualified individuals while tying their pay with continued growth of the Company over the long-term. Restricted stock grants typically vest 50% on each of the second and fourth anniversaries of the grant date, subject to continuous employment through the vest dates.

Recipients of restricted stock awards are permitted to:

(i)
(i)

receive dividends on the restricted stock (prior to vest) to the extent dividends are paid by the Company on shares of its Common Stock, and

(ii)
(ii)

to vote such Common Stock during the restriction period.

As of the Record Date, the Company’s dividend rate is $0.34 per common share per quarter.

Performance Awards.

Performance awards are generally granted in the form of restrictedperformance stock units. The goals for the performance sharesawards are based on one or morepre-established objective criteria. Atcriteria that specify the timenumber of grant, the performance-based awards are hypothetical shares of Common Stock subject to issuance onlythat will be issued upon attaining the performance goals. After certification of the attainment of the performance goals.

goal, the underlying Common Stock is subject to additional time-based vesting conditions. Any dividends that are attributable to the underlying Common Stock are accrued and paid to the recipient, to the extent the performance award vests, at the end of the four years when the Common Stock is issued. The performance awards granted prior to 2021 have a four-year vest schedule – performance period of two years followed by an additional two-year service requirement. Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, the performance goal iswas based on an implied equity value concept that measures the change in an IRR during a performance period of two years beginning on January 1 of the grant year and ending on December 31 of the following year. The performance goal is set within the first 90 days of the grant year.

period. The implied equity value iswas based on a valuation model utilizing a multiple of Adjusted EBITDA (subject to certain specified adjustments) and other factors that produce a fundamental valuation of Cinemarkour equity. IRR represents the growth in this implied equity value during the performance period. The structure of the performance award program is similar to that of cash bonus. Each performance target underlying the performance awards hashad a threshold, target and maximum level and vestvested on a pro rata basis according to the IRR achieved during the performance period, with the maximum level equal to 150%175% of the individual’s target. The target IRR goal for the performance-based award isawards was set by the Compensation Committee based on projected value creation with a substantial degree of difficulty to attain the performance level.

Changes to Long-term Incentive Compensation Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic:
The IRRCOVID-19 pandemic has had significant adverse impact on our performance metrics both for the short-term annual cash bonus as well as for the long-term performance period is calculated applying a 7.5% cap for fluctuation in foreign currency translation adjustments.

If, at the endawards. One of the hallmarks of our equity compensation program is the overlapping of performance period,periods, which in other years has ensured continuous performance over the Compensation Committee certifies that thelong-term, as opposed to performance target has been met, the sharesover discrete periods of Common Stock underlying the restricted stock units are subject to an additional time-based vesting restriction contingent upon the employee’s continued service until the vest date.

Any dividends that are attributable to the underlying Common Stock will be accrued and paid to the recipient, to the extent the performance award vests, at the end of the four years when the Common Stock is issued.

How was long-term equity incentive compensation calibrated in 2018 and why?

time. The Compensation Committee annually reviews each NEO’s compensationevaluated the impact of the pandemic on the historical IRR metric used to determinecertify the percentagenumber of base salary to be awarded as long-term equity awardsshares issuable under performance-based awards. The Compensation Committee considered the pandemic’s effect on the Company and the appropriate mixmovie exhibition industry, the projected continuation of the macro-economic conditions through 2021 and beyond and the continued uncertainty regarding the timing of the industry recovery. Such adverse consequences are due to completely unforeseen, external circumstances beyond the control of management, and, for long-term incentive compensation, a combination of time-based and performance-based awards. Upon such review, in 2018,awards were no longer an appropriate retention tool. Because the Compensation Committee madedetermined it was not advisable to attempt to establish performance goals in such an unstable environment that had the following changes:

a.

Increased the long-term equity incentive compensation target value for Messrs. Zoradi, Gamble and Cavalier. The percentage of base salary for purposes of determining the target value of the long-term equity incentive awards for 2018 for each NEO was as follows:

NEO

Percentage of  

Base Salary


   Lee Roy Mitchell

N/A

   Mark Zoradi

250%

   Sean Gamble

175%

   Michael Cavalier

150%

   Valmir Fernandes

125%

b.

Shifted the split of performance-based and time-based equity awards, at target, for all non-CEO NEOs to 60% performance-based and 40% time-based from the 50%/50% split in prior years. Mr. Zoradi’s split has been 75% performance-based and 25% time-based since 2017.

The numberpotential to be unattainable in the future due to circumstances outside of time-based and performance-based (at target) shares of Common Stock granted to each of the NEOs in 2018 were as follows:

Name 

Time-based

Restricted Stock

  

Performance-based

Restricted Stock Units

 

Lee Roy Mitchell

  N/A   N/A 

Mark Zoradi

  16,013   48,039 

Sean Gamble

  10,760   16,141 

Michael Cavalier

  8,070   12,106 

Valmir Fernandes

  6,725   10,088 

c.

The IRR goals for the 2018 performance-based awards remained unchanged from 2017 and are as follows with straight-line interpolation used to determine payout between threshold, target and maximum goals:

 

Performance Metric
and Payout

 

 

 

Goals                             

    
  

    Threshold

 

 

  Target

 

 

  Maximum

 

  IRR

 

 

7.0%        

 

 

9.5%        

 

 

13.0%  

 

  Percentage of Individual

  Target Payout

 

 

50%        

 

 

100%        

 

 

150%  

 

The performance period for the 2018 grants is from January 1, 2018 to December 31, 2019. Oncemanagement’s control, the Compensation Committee certifiesdetermined that for 2021 only the IRR achieved fortraditional grants of time based awards and performance based awards should be replaced with all time-based restricted awards to drive retention of the performance period,equity compensation

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participants. The restricted awards were awarded at a percentage of base salary. Fifty percent (50%) of the award recipient must satisfy an additionaltwo-year service period untiltime based awards vest on the second and fourth anniversary of the grant date inand the remaining fifty percent (50%) of the time based restricted awards cliff vest on the fourth anniversary of the date of the grant. The Compensation Committee believes this structure will provide retention of our key talent through these uncertain times.
In February 2022.

In line with our compensation philosophy of rewarding performance,2022, the Compensation Committee awardedmet with management and Pearl Meyer, an independent national compensation consulting firm, to determine the appropriate structure of a special grant of restricted stocklong-term incentive and a performance metric to all employees, includinguse for the NEOs, who received performance-based awards in 2016. This was in recognition of the Company’s significant and sustained outperformance on key performance metrics relative to its peers since 2016.equity incentive awards. The Compensation Committee determined that the special grant appropriately rewardedhigh volatility of current market dynamics make long-range forecasting unreliable. For 2022 only, the employees based uponCompensation Committee determined that a 1 year performance period with a cliff vest on the three tenetsthird anniversary was appropriate in the current environment for performance-based awards. This structure will properly incentivize and reward management for matters within their control and serve as a retention tool. Several potential performance metrics were considered by the Compensation Committee and management. The Compensation Committee chose a combination of revenue and cash flow metrics as the performance metric for 2022 as both are relevant for achieving the Company’s compensation philosophy.strategic goals of re-igniting movie-going and rebuilding the Company’s balance sheet. The Compensation Committee also determined it appropriate to grant time-based restricted shares granted underawards and that the special grant vest fully onestablishment of a three-year ratable vesting schedule was appropriate for those awards. In 2023 the second anniversary ofCompensation Committee will again evaluate the grant dateappropriate performance metric, performance period and were of the following amounts:

Name

Special Grant  

   Lee Roy Mitchell

N/A

   Mark Zoradi

14,081

   Sean Gamble

3,489

   Michael Cavalier

3,346

   Valmir Fernandes

3,574

Tenet 3: Balance

vesting for future performance-based equity incentive awards.

Compensation Mix

The presentations below show the mix of the variable and fixed components of compensation as a percentage of target total compensation. The ‘Total Equity Target’ category does not include the restricted stock awarded under the special grant since it was awarded in addition to the regular compensation. Mr. Zoradi is presented individually while Messrs. Gamble, Cavalier and Fernandes are presented as a group. Since Mr. Mitchell does not receive any equity grant on an annual basis due to his substantial ownership in the Company, he has not been included in thenon-CEO NEO group. His compensation is 49% each of base salary and target cash bonus and 1% benefits.

    Variable                       Fixed              

   CEO

   76%                   24% 

   Non-CEO NEO group

   67%   33% 

LOGO

THE PROCESS OF SETTING EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION

PROCESS: ROLES

Role of the Compensation Committee and the Compensation Consultant: The Compensation Committee oversees and provides strategic direction to management regarding all aspects of our executive pay program for senior executives.program. It sets the compensation of the CEO, and thenon-CEO NEOs. If deemed appropriate, NEOs as well as the Board members. The Compensation Committee advisesmay advise the Board of its determination of the compensation of the CEO and certain other executive officers, prior to its implementation. But, while
During 2021 the Compensation Committee may consider input provided by the Board,engaged Pearl Meyer to provide advice with respect to the compensation decisionsof our executive officers and determinations are made solely by the Compensation Committee.

Each year the Compensation Committee engages in extensive executive compensation discussions with our independent compensation consultant to review best practices and receive a competitive assessment of executive compensation compared to peers. The Committee reviews total compensation and approves each of the elements of executive compensation, and reviews whether compensation programs and practices carry undue risk. During 2018, the Compensation Committee continued to engage Pearl Meyer as its independent compensation consultant.Board. The Compensation Committee determinedannually assesses the independence of its compensation consultant.

The Compensation Committee relies upon Pearl Meyer usingto:
assist in the NYSE listing standards regarding independenceselection of a group of peer companies;
provide information on compensation paid by such peer companies to their executive officers;
analyze compensation survey data to supplement publicly available information on compensation paid by peer companies;
advise on alternative structures or forms of compensation consultants.and allocation considerations; and
advise on appropriate levels of compensation for the NEOs and the other members of the executive team
The Compensation Committee consulted with Pearl Meyer evaluatesto develop the competitiveness of the design ofmost appropriate compensation framework for 2021 that would align with the Company’s executive compensation program, including that for directors and recommends appropriate changes; reviewsphilosophy taking into consideration the competitiveness of the compensation of individual NEOs and certain other executive officers; evaluates market pay data and competitive-positioning; provides analyses and inputs on program structure, performance measures, and goals; provides updates on market trendson-going COVID-19 pandemic and the regulatory environment as it relates to executive compensation; reviews various management proposals presented to the Compensation Committee related to executive compensation and provides objective analysis and recommendations; and works with the Compensation Committee to validate and strengthen thepay-for-performance relationship and alignment with stockholder interests. Pearl Meyer does not perform other services for Cinemark, and will not do so without the prior consent of the Compensation Committee. Pearl Meyer meets with the Compensation Committee, outside the presence of management,Company’s performance in executive sessions.

an exceptionally difficult business environment.

Role of Management and the CEO in Setting Executive Compensation: Each year, our CEO evaluates the performance of certain members of upper management including Messrs. Gamble, Cavalier and Fernandes and Ms. Thomas. Our CEO makes a recommendation for the compensation of his direct reports based upon his evaluation and their ABO rating, their roles and responsibilities, and market benchmarking data for similarly placed executives, as provided by Pearl Meyer. The Compensation Committee considers our CEO’s recommendation relative to our strategic plan, operating goals, and compensation philosophy. In consultation with Pearl Meyer, the Compensation Committee also considers general market conditions and industry trends to set non-CEO NEO executive compensation.
Process for Setting CEO Compensation: The Compensation Committee solicitsestablishes certain business criteria and performance targets relevant to compensation, including equity and incentive bonus plans, for the viewsCEO and other non-CEO executive officers and evaluates their performance against such business criteria and performance targets.

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EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION PROCESS: PEER GROUP REVIEW
To help establish competitive ranges of our CEO when makingbase salary, incentive compensation decisions for his direct reports. The CEO may also

provide input toopportunities, and target compensation, the Compensation Committee regarding performance metricsrelies on competitive market data from surveys and the setting of appropriate performance targets for executives who report directly to him. The CEO, however, does not make recommendations to the Compensation Committee about his own compensation and none of our executive officers are involved in the Compensation Committee’s determination of their own compensation.

Use of Peer Review in Setting Our Executive Compensation: The Compensation Committee believes the management team’s compensation should be aligned to similarly situated executives withinreports prepared by Pearl Meyer. We consider market survey data from a peer group of companies in order to attract, retain and motivate the highest caliber executive management team critical to our long-term success. While we do not rely solely on benchmark compensation to establish target pay levels, Pearl Meyer conducts a review, annually, of the compensation programs of peers selected based onsize-appropriate comparators operating in the entertainment and retail industries (the “peer group”)(peer group) that are also traded publicly. We believepublicly and with which we compete for executive talent.

Based on the resulting peer group providescriteria described above, the Compensation Committee with a valid comparisonused the peer group set forth below for the Company’spurposes of setting executive compensation program. Ain February 2021:
AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc.
Lions Gate Entertainment Corp
Bloomin’ Brands, Inc.
Dave & Buster’s Entertainment, Inc.
Live Nation Entertainment, Inc.
IMAX Corporation
Brinker International, Inc.
The Madison Square Garden Company
Six Flags Entertainment Corporation
Cineplex, Inc.
Cineworld Group, LLC
Cedar Fair, L.P.
The Compensation Committee used blended market data usingfrom the most recent proxy data andsize-appropriate survey information provided by Pearl Meyer was used by the Compensation Committee to determine 20182021 compensation for each of the NEOs.

Our Peer Group The market data provides percentile compensation levels for 2018 wasvarious executive positions with comparable job responsibilities as follows:

AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc.

Lions Gate Entertainment Corp.

Discovery, Inc.

AMC Networks Inc.

Live Nation Entertainment, Inc.

IMAX Corporation

Brinker International, Inc.

The Madison Square Garden Company

Six Flags Entertainment Corporation

Cineplex, Inc.

Regal Entertainment Group

Dave & Buster’s Entertainment, Inc.

E.W. Scripps Company

our NEOs. The Compensation Committee also analyzes market data regarding compensation mix between base salary and annual and long-term incentives awards. The Committee does not endeavor to set executive compensation at or near any percentile, and it considers target compensation to be competitive if it is generally within a reasonable range of the market median. The Compensation Committee also considers other factors including level of responsibility, the individual’s performance, expectations regarding the individual’s future potential contributions, ability to drive the Company’s strategy, retention strategies, budget considerations, and the Company’s performance.

COMPENSATION RISK ASSESSMENT
The Compensation Risk Assessment

OurCommittee monitors our compensation policies and practices to determine whether our risk management objectives are being met and to adjust those policies and practices to address any incentives that have the potential to encourage risks that are reasonably likely to have a material adverse effect on us and any changes in our risk profile. As part of these considerations and consistent with our compensation philosophy, our compensation program, provides strategic directionparticularly our annual and long-term incentive compensation plans, are designed to provide incentives for the participant and engages them in the Company’s success, which contributesexecutives to stockholder value. We believe our approach to goal setting, establishing targets with payouts at multiple levels ofachieve performance evaluation of performance results and negative discretion in the payout of incentives help to mitigateobjectives without encouraging excessive risk-taking that could harm Company value or reward poor judgment by our executives. risk-taking.

Below are some additionalthe highlights of the Company’s compensation program which mitigate risks associated with compensation:

Appropriateappropriate mix of “short- vs. long-term” pay and “fixed vs. variable” pay”pay to reward overall performance;

Measuring Companycompany performance measured against objective financial metrics;

metrics during non-COVID-19 years;

Cappedportion of individual cash bonus payout tied to the individual’s ABO ratings which measures the performance of the individual’s goals set against the Company’s strategic objectives for the year;

employees’ commitment to our culture of accountability reinforced through a comprehensive performance management and compensation system;
capped payout levels for incentive compensation;

Stockstock ownership guidelinesrequirements for directors, NEOs and executive vice-presidents – directors required to retain Common Stock ownership five times the value of their cashbase retainer, the CEO five times his/her base salary and other executive officers two timetimes their respective base salary;

salaries;

Linking vest of a significant portion of long-term equity incentive awards linked to performance over a significant period of time (with overlapping performance periods)periods during non-COVID-19 years);

Validatingvalidation of pay-for-performance on an annual basis by stockholders; and

Prohibiting our NEOs and thoseunconditionally prohibits covered employees covered by the Supplemental Insider Trading Policy to trade in short saleshedging transactions or pledging of Company securities, holdsecurities; and

unconditionally prohibits covered employees holding Company securities in a margin account and pledge or hedge Company securities.accounts.
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Our Compensation Committee monitors and considers the risk mitigating factors when setting executive compensation. Based on such review, the Compensation Committee has concluded that theour compensation program doesprograms do not create risks that are reasonably likely to have a materiallymaterial adverse effect on the Company or put the Companyat-risk.

at risk.

Compensation Committee Report

COMPENSATION COMMITTEE REPORT

The Compensation Committee has reviewed and discussed the CD&A as required by Item 402(b) of RegulationS-K with management and, based on such review and discussion, the Compensation Committee recommended to the Board that the CD&A be included in this proxy statement and incorporated by reference in the Company’s 20182021 Annual Report on Form10-K, and the Board has approved the recommendation.

Respectfully submitted,

Nina Vaca (Chair)


Benjamin Chereskin


Carlos Sepulveda

Securities Authorized for Issuance Under Equity Compensation Plans

    

Plan Category

   


 

Number of

Securities to be

Issued upon

Exercise of

Outstanding

Options,
Warrants

and Rights(1)

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

 

  




 

Weighted
Average
Exercise

Price of

Outstanding
Options,
Warrants and

Rights

 



 

 



 

 

 

   





 

Number of Securities
Remaining Available for
Future Issuance Under

Equity Compensation
Plans

(Excluding Securities
Reflected in the First
Column)

 



 


 



 

 

Equity compensation plans approved by security holders

 

   

 

594,266

 

 

 

  

 

N/A

 

 

 

   

 

7,700,363

 

 

 

Equity compensation plans not approved by security holders

 

   -   -    - 

Total

 

   

 

594,266

 

 

 

  

 

N/A

 

 

 

   

 

7,700,363

 

 

 


(1)

Represents unearned shares underlying restricted stock units, assuming the achievement of maximum performance goals.

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SECURITIES AUTHORIZED FOR ISSUANCE UNDER EQUITY COMPENSATION PLANS
Plan Category
Number of
Securities to be
Issued upon
Exercise of
Outstanding
Options,
Warrants and
Rights
Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price of
Outstanding
Options,
Warrants and
Rights
Number of Securities
Remaining Available for
Future Issuance Under
Equity Compensation
Plans (Excluding
Securities
Reflected in the First
Column)
Equity compensation plans approved by security holders
344,071
N/A
7,101,210
Equity compensation plans not approved by security holders
N/A
N/A
N/A
Total
344,071
N/A
7,101,210
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SUMMARY COMPENSATION TABLE FOR 2018

2021

The following table sets forth summary information concerning the total compensation earned by our NEOs for each of the last three completed fiscal years.

Name and

Principal Position

   Year    Salary
($)(1)
   

Stock

Awards

($)(2)

   

Non-Equity

Incentive Plan

Compensation ($)(3)

   

All Other

Compensation

($)(4)

   Total ($) 

Lee Roy Mitchell

Chairman of the Board

 2018   975,000    -    1,036,426    23,900    2,035,326 
 2017   958,645    -    1,426,464    21,586    2,406,695 
 2016

 

   

 

930,723

 

 

 

   

 

-

 

 

 

   

 

1,396,085

 

 

 

   

 

21,122

 

 

 

   

 

2,347,930

 

 

 

Mark Zoradi

Chief Executive Officer

 2018   1,000,000    3,049,518    1,063,000    132,738    5,245,256 
 2017   950,000    2,114,475    1,320,500    104,845    4,489,820 
 2016

 

   

 

816,000

 

 

 

   

 

2,031,947

 

 

 

   

 

1,224,000

 

 

 

   

 

88,691

 

 

 

   

 

4,160,638

 

 

 

Sean Gamble

Chief Operating Officer
& Chief Financial Officer

 2018   600,000    1,186,109    617,072    61,796    2,464,977 
 2017   525,000    779,015    664,020    47,280    2,015,315 
 2016

 

   

 

482,040

 

 

 

   

 

602,526

 

 

 

   

 

542,295

 

 

 

   

 

40,219

 

 

 

   

 

1,667,080

 

 

 

Michael Cavalier

Executive Vice President –
General Counsel & Secretary

 2018   525,000    918,064    539,938    123,311    2,106,313 
 2017   500,000    667,666    632,400    96,969    1,897,035 
 2016

 

   

 

462,264

 

 

 

   

 

577,805

 

 

 

   

 

589,387

 

 

 

   

 

99,544

 

 

 

   

 

1,729,000

 

 

 

Valmir Fernandes

President – Cinemark

International

 2018   525,000    795,705    357,000    128,448    1,806,153 
 2017   508,000    628,178    538,455    103,858    1,778,491 
 2016

 

   

 

493,782

 

 

 

   

 

617,206

 

 

 

   

 

629,572

 

 

 

   

 

107,576

 

 

 

   

 

1,848,136

 

 

 

Name and
Principal Position
Year
Salary
($)(1)
Bonus
($)(2)
Stock
Awards
($)(3)
Non-Equity
Incentive Plan
Compensation
($)(4)
All Other
Compensation
($)(5)
Total
($)(6)
Lee Roy Mitchell
Executive Chairman of the Board
2021
1,020,001
1,275,001
13,532
2,308,534
2020
589,394
764,998
25,688
1,380,080
2019
1,000,001
1,414,002
24,089
2,438,092
Mark Zoradi
Chief Executive Officer
2021
1,100,000
4,399,998
1,718,750
334,524
7,553,272
2020
740,632
5,761,220
413,437
6,915,289
2019
1,100,000
3,099,012
1,944,250
165,517
6,308,779
Sean Gamble(5)
President and Chief Operating Officer; former Executive Vice President-Chief Financial Officer
2021
687,857
1,460,279
963,000
24,522
3,135,657
2020
521,435
1,821,528
116,007
2,458,970
2019
625,000
1,119,263
837,562
107,773
2,689,598
Michael Cavalier
Executive Vice President –General Counsel & Business Affairs
2021
563,578
920,112
672,067
29,086
2,184,842
2020
440,923
1,323,650
107,592
1,872,165
2019
540,000
833,712
723,654
108,139
2,205,505
Valmir Fernandes
President – Cinemark International
2021
555,012
709,001
661,852
31,775
1,957,640
2020
441,633
1,184,878
114,810
1,741,321
2019
540,000
698,698
615,762
109,796
1,964,256
Melissa Thomas Executive Vice President – Chief Financial Officer
2021
95,833
500,000
3,621,972
4,217,805
(1)

SeeAnalysis of

The reported amounts for 2020 are the Design ofactual amounts earned during 2020 reflecting the reductions in base salary from April through August 2020. See Executive Compensation Program BaseComponents-Base Salaryfor a discussion ofdiscussions on how the base salary is determined. See Compensation Mix forMs. Thomas was employed as of November 8, 2021. The amount shown reflects the percentagepro-rata amount paid during 2021 based upon an annual salary of target total compensation for 2018$575,000.
(2)
Ms. Thomas was entitled to a $500,000 sign-on bonus paid on the same date as base salary.

the 2021 bonuses are paid.

(2)
(3)

The reported amountsnumbers reflect the aggregate grant date fair market values of the long-termannual restricted stock awards granted in February of each year, the retention equity incentive awards, at targetgrant awarded in August 2020, the bonus equity grant awarded in December 2020, the merit increase grants on March 10, 2021 and the special grants to Messrs. Gamble and Cavalier on July 28, 2021 as part of the most probable outcome, computedreorganization of the executive leadership team announced in accordanceconnection with FASB ASC Topic 718. The amounts shown excludeMr. Zoradi’s retirement. Ms. Thomas was granted 163,816 shares of Restricted Stock as part of her Employment Agreement which will vest over 4 years. For more information on the impactvesting of estimated forfeitures. See Note 15Ms. Thomas’s grant refer to the Company’s 2018current report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on October 13, 2021. See Executive Compensation Components-Long-term Incentive Compensation Prior to the COVID-19 Pandemic and Changes to Long-Term Incentive Compensation Due to COVID-19 Pandemic for discussions on how long-term incentive compensation is set and the annual grant awarded in February.
The grant date fair values were calculated based on the closing price of Common Stock on February 18, 2021 of $21.01, March 9, 2021 of $23.98, July 27, 2021 of $16.08, December 14, 2020 of $15.70, August 18, 2020 of $11.04, February 18, 2020 of $31.71, and February 19, 2019 of $36.77 per share. The grant date fair value of the restricted stock issued to Ms. Thomas were calculated based on the closing price of Common Stock on November 5, 2021 of $22.11. The fair market values of the performance-based performance stock units are based on target achievement as the most probable outcome, computed in accordance with FASB

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ASC Topic 718. The amounts shown exclude the impact of estimated forfeitures. See Note 17 to the Company’s 2021 Annual Report on Form 10-K for a discussion of the assumptions used in determining the grant date fair values of these long-term equity incentive awards, including forfeiture assumptions and the period over which the Company will recognize compensation expense for such awards.

The long-term equity incentive awards, granted were restricted stockincluding forfeiture assumptions and restricted stock units. The restricted stock includes the special grant discussed on page 38. Similar to previous years, period over which the Company will recognize compensation expense for such awards.

Mr. Mitchell wasdoes not awardedreceive any equityannual grants due to his substantial equity ownership in the Company.

Company and he did not receive any retention equity grant in 2020. The reported number for Mr. Mitchell reflects the value of his bonus equity grant date fair values were calculated based upon the closing price of Common Stock on February 16, 2018 of $39.03, February 14, 2017 of $42.37 and February 19, 2016 of $29.36 per share.

As required by the rules of the SEC, the table below provides the grant date fair values of the restricted stock units at the maximum level of payment. However, as certified by the Compensation Committee, only 86% and 96% of the target opportunity of the restricted stock units awarded to each NEO in 2016 and 2017 respectively, shall vest.

Name

 

    

2018

 

     

2017

 

     

2016

 

 

Lee Roy Mitchell

     N/A      N/A      N/A  

Mark Zoradi

    $                        2,812,424     $                        2,378,800     $                        1,823,961  

Sean Gamble

    $944,955     $584,261     $451,880  

Mike Cavalier

    $708,746     $500,750     $433,354  

Valmir Fernandes

    $590,602     $471,133     $462,890  

The terms of the restricted stock and restricted stock units are discussed under Analysis of the Design of theExecutive Compensation Program – Long-term Equity Incentive Compensation and the footnote disclosures to the Grants of Plan-Based Awards in 2018 table. See also Compensation Mix for the percentage of target total compensation for 2018 granted as long-term equity incentive awards.

December 2020.
(3)
(4)

The reported amounts are the cash bonuses earned for the respective fiscal years. The cash bonuses earned for a fiscal year are paid in the first quarter of the following year subject to the attainment of performance targets set by the Compensation Committee at the beginning of the covered fiscal year. The cash bonus payouts for 2020 was paid as a discretionary bonus equal to 75% of target using restricted stock with a one year vesting period. See footnote 2 of this table. The cash bonuses for 2021 were paid on February 28, 2019, February 27, 2018 and February 24, 2017 respectively.March 2, 2022. See Analysis of the Design of the Executive Compensation ProgramComponentsCash Bonus for a discussion of how cash bonus is set. See alsoCompensation Mixfor the percentage of the target total compensation paid as cash bonus.

(4)
(5)

The compensation reported in this column include the following:

Name 

Fiscal    

Year    

 

Annual

Matching
Contributions

to 401(K)

Savings Plan

($)

  

  Life, Group and  
Disability
Insurance
Premiums Paid
by Company

($)

   

  Dividends Paid on  
Restricted Stock

and Vested RSU(i)

($)

     

Other    

($)    

 
Lee Roy Mitchell 2018      16,500   7,400    -      - 
 2017      14,175   7,411    -      - 
 2016      13,912   7,210    -      - 

Mark

Zoradi

 2018      16,500   13,960    72,278      30,000(ii)  
 2017      14,175   13,959    46,711      30,000(ii)  
 2016      13,912   13,337    31,442      30,000(ii)  

Sean

Gamble

 2018      16,500   5,296    40,000      - 
 2017      14,175   5,294    27,810      - 
 2016      13,912   5,005    21,302      - 

Michael

Cavalier

 2018      16,500   7,798    99,013        
 2017      14,175   7,796    74,997      - 
 2016      13,912   7,507    78,125      - 

Valmir

Fernandes

 2018      16,500   9,891    102,057      - 
 2017      14,175   9,898    79,786      - 
 2016      13,912   9,672    83,993      - 

Name
Fiscal
Year
Annual
Matching
Contributions
to 401(K)
Savings Plan
and HSA ($)
Life, Group and
Disability
Insurance
Premiums Paid
by Company
($)
Dividends Paid on
Restricted Stock
and Vested RSU(i)
($)
Other
($)
Lee Roy
Mitchell
2021
13,532
2020
17,100
8,588
2019
16,800
7,289
Mark
Zoradi
2021
17,400
20,906
296,218
30,000 (ii)
2020
17,100
17,582
348,755
30,000 (ii)
2019
16,800
20,733
97,984
30,000 (ii)
Sean
Gamble
2021
18,025
6,497
2020
17,100
5,675
93,231
2019
16,800
5,684
85,289
Michael
Cavalier
2021
18,650
13,215
2020
17,100
7,611
82,881
2019
16,800
7,616
83,723
Valmir
Fernandes
2021
17,400
10,436
2020
17,100
15,374
82,336
2019
16,800
9,760
83,235
Melissa
Thomas
2021
(i)
(i)

Dividends paid on all outstanding restricted stock, and dividends paid on restrictedperformance stock units at the time of issuancevest of the underlying Common Stock. The restrictedperformance stock units granted on March 26, 2014in 2016 vested on March 26, 2018in February 2020 and the performance stock units granted in 2017 were subject to accelerated vest in December 2020. Mr. Zoradi was paid accrued dividends on outstanding performance stock units issued in 2018, 2019 and 2020 which were vested at the end of his employment pursuant to the terms of his employment agreement. The accrued dividends outstanding on the underlying Common Stock were paid.

paid in January 2022.
(ii)
(ii)

AnnualIncludes a $30,000 annual personal expense allowance pursuant to Mr. Zoradi’s employment agreement.

(6)
Effective January 1, 2022, Mr. Gamble was promoted to Chief Executive Officer and received a salary increase as a result.

For a narrative description of the amounts reported in the Summary Compensation Table for 20182021, see Design of the Executive Compensation Program andAnalysis of the Design of the Executive Compensation ProgramComponents for a discussion of the various elements of compensation, including general description of the formula or criteria to be applied in determining the amounts payable, material terms of the long-term equity incentive awards,Grants of Plan-Based Awards 20182021 table for details of the equity granted in 20182021 andDiscussion of the Terms of the Employment Agreements with Our NEOs for compensation pursuant to the terms of the respective employment agreements.
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CEO Pay Ratio for 2018

Pursuant to a mandatePAY RATIO FOR 2021

As required by Section 953(b) of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, (the “Dodd-Frank Act”),and Item 402(u) of SEC Regulation S-K, we are providing the SEC adoptedfollowing information about the relationship of the annual total compensation of our median-compensated employee and the annual total compensation of our CEO.
As a rule requiringleader and one of the most geographically diverse operators in the theatrical exhibition industry, we operate 522 theatres and 5,868 screens in the U.S. and Latin America. Our employee population consists of approximately 70% part-time employees many of whom are compensated on an hourly basis. Our median employee was a theatre Team Member, paid hourly and employed on a part-time basis.
For the year ended December 31, 2021:
the annual disclosuretotal compensation of our median-compensated employee, was $5,584; and
the annual total compensation of Mark Zoradi our CEO during 2021, as reported in the Summary Compensation Table presented elsewhere in this proxy statement, was $7,553,272
based on this information, the ratio of the median employee’stotal compensation of Mr. Zoradi, to the annual total compensation of our median-compensated employee was 1,353 to 1.
To identify our median employee, as well as to determine the annual total annual compensation of the principal executive officer (“PEO”). The 2018 total compensation“median employee” for this purpose, the methodology and the material assumptions, adjustments, and estimates that we used were as follows:
We determined our median employee was $8,626 and for our PEO, Mr. Zoradi, it was $5,245,256. The resulting ratio of our CEO’s pay to the pay of our median employee for is 608 to 1.

There have been no changes inbased on our employee population or employee compensation arrangements in 2018 that would significantly impactas of October 1, 2021 (the “Determination Date”).

Under the process that we used to identify the median employee for the 2017 compensation. However, the median employee identified for 2017, a Theatre Usher in the U.S. (the “2017 median employee”), was not employed by the Company during 2018. Therefore, as permitted by the SEC rules, we replaced the 2017 median employee’s compensation with that of another employee (the “2018 median employee”) whose compensation was substantially similar to that of the 2017 median employee. The 2018 median employee is also a Theatre Usher in the U.S. and worked approximately 981 hours during 2018.

Our employees, whether employed on a full-time, part-time, seasonal or temporary basis were included to calculate the median employee. However, as permitted by thedeminimis exception of the applicable rules,pay ratio rule, we excluded the employee populations of certain foreign jurisdictions comprising 5% or less than 5% of our total employees. The cashjurisdictions and number of employees excluded were: Costa Rica (247), Curacao (37), Guatemala (88), Nicaragua (42), and Peru (555). After the de minimis exclusions and as of October 1, 2021, we had 18,600 employees, comprised of 13,087 U.S. employees and 5,513 non-U.S. employees.

To identify the median employee from our employee population, we used total compensation included base salary, cash bonusincluding wages, bonuses and benefits reflected in our payroll records, which we believe is a reasonable method of identifying the three most consistently

applied compensation measures at Cinemark. Wemedian employee. The substantial majority of our employees do not widely distributeparticipate in a long-term incentive awards so it wasprogram, therefore we believe that excluding that program from consideration does not included inmeaningfully impact the calculationidentification of total compensation. Wethe median employee.

In making these determinations, we annualized the compensation for employees who were on our payroll as of the Determination Date but were salaried new hires and salaried employees who were on a leave of absence.absence by taking an employee’s compensation for the number of bi-weekly pay periods for which they were actively employed and annualizing such amount for the full year of 26 pay periods. Except for the annualization as described, we did not make any assumptions, adjustments, or estimates with respect to total cash compensation.

This pay ratio is a reasonable estimate calculated in a manner consistent with the applicable rules. The rules allow companies to adopt a variety of methodologies, apply certain exclusions, and make reasonable estimates and assumptions that reflect their compensation practices. Therefore, the pay ratio reported by other companies may not be comparable to the pay ratio reported above.

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GRANTS OF PLAN-BASED AWARDS IN 2018

2021

The following table specifies the grants of awards made under our cash bonus and equity incentive plans to the NEOs during and for 2018.

Name 

Grant

Date(1)

  

Approval

Date(2)

  

Estimated Future Payouts
UnderNon-Equity Incentive

Plan Awards(3)

  

Estimated Future Payouts

Under Equity Incentive
Plan Awards(4)

  

All Other

Stock

Awards(5)

  

Grant

Date FV

of Stock

Awards(6)

 
           Threshold   Target   Maximum   Threshold   Target   Maximum         

Lee Roy

Mitchell

  2/28/2019       $ 487,500  $  975,000  $1,462,500   -   -   -   -   - 

Mark

Zoradi

  2/28/2019   2/14/2019   $ 500,000  $  1,000,000  $1,500,000      
  2/19/2018   2/14/2018      24,019   48,039   72,058   $  1,874,949 
  2/19/2018                              

 

 

 

30,094

 

 

 

 

$

 

1,174,569

 

 

Sean

Gamble

  2/28/2019   2/14/2019   $ 270,000  $    540,000  $810,000      

 

 

 

  2/19/2018   2/14/2018      8,070   16,141   24,211   $629,970 
  2/19/2018                              

 

 

 

14,249

 

 

 

 

$

 

556,138

 

 

Michael

Cavalier

  2/28/2019   2/14/2019   $ 236,250  $  472,500  $708,750      
  2/19/2018   2/14/2018      6,053   12,106   18,159   $472,497 
  2/19/2018                              

 

 

 

11,416

 

 

 

 

$

 

445,566

 

 

Valmir

Fernandes

  2/28/2019   2/14/2019   $ 223,125  $   446,250  $669,375      

 

 

 

  2/19/2018   2/14/2018      5,044   10,088   15,132   $393,735 
  2/19/2018                              

 

 

 

10,299

 

 

 

 

$

 

401,970

 

 

2021.
Name
Grant
Date(1)
Approval
Date(2)
Estimated Future Payouts Under
Non-Equity Incentive Plan
Awards ($)(3)
All Other
Stock
Awards: Number of Shares of
Stock or Unites (#)(4)
Grant
Date FV
of Stock
Awards(5)
Threshold
Target
Maximum
Lee Roy
Mitchell
2/17/21
510,001
1,020,001
1,530,002
N/A
N/A
Mark
Zoradi
2/17/21
687,500
1,375,000
2,062,500
2/19/21
2/17/21
209,424
$4,399,998
Sean
Gamble
2/17/21
343,929
687,857
1,031,786
2/19/21
2/17/21
56,544
$1,187,989
3/10/21
2/17/21
756
$18,129
7/28/21
7/28/21
15,806
$254,160
Michael
Cavalier
2/17/21
249,756
507,221
760,832
2/19/21
2/17/21
39,624
$832,500
3/10/21
2/17/21
636
$15,251
7/28/21
7/28/21
4,500
$72,360
Valmir
Fernandes
2/17/21
249,756
499,511
749,267
2/19/21
2/17/21
33,020
$693,750
3/10/21
2/17/21
636
$15,251
Melissa
Thomas
11/8/21
10/5/21
163,816
$3,621,972
(1)

The payment date of the cash bonus and grant date of the long-term equity incentive awards.

(2)

The dates the Compensation Committee approved the payouts of the cash bonus targets and the grants of the long-term equity incentive awards.

(3)

See Analysis ofThe reported numbers were the Design ofestimated future payouts calculated when the Executive Compensation Program Cash Bonus for a description ofCommittee set the target cash bonus process and the target bonus opportunities of each NEO for 2018. See Compensation Mix for the percentage of total compensation for 2018 paid as cash bonus. See Summary Compensation Table for 2018 and the related footnote disclosure for the actual cash bonus amounts paid to each NEO for 2018.

percentages in February.

See Executive Compensation ComponentsCash Bonus for a description of the cash bonus process, the target cash bonus opportunities of each NEO for 2021. The Compensation Committee did not award hypothetical shares of Common Stock as performance stock units. See Executive Compensation Components–Long-term Equity Incentive Compensation for a discussion of the terms of the performance stock units.
(4)

On February 19, 2018, the Compensation Committee awarded Messrs. Zoradi, Gamble, Cavalier and Fernandes an aggregate maximum of 129,560 hypothetical shares of Common Stock2021, as restricted stock units. The number of shares underlying each restricted stock unit award was determined by reference to the closing price of Common Stock on February 16, 2018 of $39.03 per share. SeeAnalysispart of the Design of the Executive Compensation Program – Long-Term Equity Incentive Compensationfor a discussion of the terms of the restricted stock units. Holders of restricted stock units receive dividends that are attributable to the underlying Common Stock to the extent such dividend is declared by our Board and the Common Stock is issued at the time of vest. The dividend is paid at the same rate the dividend is paid to other stockholders, which is currently $0.34 per share of Common Stock per fiscal quarter.

(5)

On February 19, 2018,annual grant cycle, the Compensation Committee awarded Messrs. Zoradi, Gamble, Cavalier and Fernandes an aggregate of 66,058338,612 shares of restricted stock (including the special grant discussed on page 38).stock. The number of shares underlying each award was determined by reference to the closing price of the Common Stock on February 16, 201818, 2021 of $39.03$21.01 per share. The reported shares include the special restricted stock grant.

SeeAnalysis of the Design of the Executive Compensation Program Long-Term Equity Incentive Compensationfor a discussion of the termsFifty percent of the restricted stock.

Holdersstock award will vest 50% on the second and fourth anniversaries of the date of grant and 50% of the restricted stock receivenon-forfeitable dividends toaward will cliff vest on the extent declared by our Board, at the same rate paid to other stockholdersfourth anniversary of the Company. The current dividend rate is $0.34 per sharedate of Common Stock per fiscal quarter.

grant.

On July 28, 2021, the Compensation Committee awarded shares of restricted stock to Messrs. Gamble and Cavalier, as well as, other senior executives as part of a reorganization of the executive leadership team announced in connection with Mr. Zoradi’s retirement. The number of shares underlying the grants was determined by reference to the closing price of the Company stock on July 27, 2021 of $16.08 per share.
On November 8, 2021, the Compensation Committee awarded shares of restricted stock to Ms. Thomas as part of her Employment Agreement. The number of shares underlying the grants was determined by reference to the closing price of the Company stock on November 5, 2021 of $22.11.
See Executive Compensation ComponentsLong-term Equity Incentive Compensation for a discussion of the terms of the restricted stock grants. Holders of restricted stock receive non-forfeitable dividends to the extent declared by our Board, at the same rate paid to other stockholders of the Company.
(6)
(5)

The aggregate grant date fair values of restricted stock and restricted stock units were determined using the closing price of Common Stock on February 16, 201818, 2021 of $39.03$21.01, March 9, 2021 of $23.98, July 27, 2021 of $16.08 per share. Pursuant to the rulesshare and November 5, 2021 of the SEC, for purposes of the Grants

of Plan-Based Awards in 2018 table the aggregate grant date fair values of restricted stock units were determined based upon the target level of payment as the most probable outcome and were computed in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 718.$22.11. The amounts shown exclude the impact of estimated forfeitures. See Note 15 to the Company’s 2018 Form10-K, for discussion of the assumptions used in determining the grant date fair values of these share awards, including forfeiture assumptions, and the period over which the Company will recognize compensation expense for such awards.
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impact of estimated forfeitures. See Note 17 to the Company’s 2021 Annual Report on Form 10-K, for discussion of the assumptions used in determining the grant date fair values of these share awards, including forfeiture assumptions, and the period over which the Company will recognize compensation expense for such awards.
For a narrative description of the amounts reported in the Grants of Plan Based Awards in 20182021, see Analysis of the Design of the Executive Compensation ProgramComponents for a discussion of the various elements of compensation, including general description of the formula or criteria to be applied in determining the amounts payable and material terms of the long-term equity incentive awards andDiscussion of the Terms of the Employment Agreements with Our NEOs for compensation pursuant to the terms of the respective employment agreements.awards.

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OUTSTANDING EQUITY AWARDS AT FISCALYEAR-END 2018

2021

The following table lists the restricted stock and restrictedperformance stock units outstanding for each NEO as of December 31, 2018.2021. There were no stock options outstanding for any NEO as of December 31, 2018.

2021.
Stock Awards
Name
Number of
Shares or Units
of Stock That
Have Not
Vested
#
Market Value of
Shares or Units
of Stock That
Have Not Vested
(11)
Equity Incentive Plan
Awards: Number of
Unearned Shares,
Units or Other Rights
That Have Not Vested
#
Equity Incentive Plan
Awards: Market or Payout
Value of Unearned Shares,
Units or Other Rights That
Have Not Vested
(14)
Lee Roy Mitchell
Mark Zoradi(1)
Sean Gamble
5,380(2)
$86,725.60
4,397(12)
$70,879.64
16,947(3)
$273,185.64
5,723(13)
$92,254.76
6,426(4)
$103,587.12
14,569(5)
$234,852.28
12,554(6)
$202,370.48
56,544(7)
$911,489.28
756(8)
$12,186.72
15,806(9)
$254,792.72
Michael Cavalier
4,035(2)
$65,044.20
3,256(12)
$52,486.72
12,711(3)
$204,901.32
3,938(13)
$63,480.56
4,824(4)
$77,762.88
10,501(5)
$169,276.12
10,557(6)
$170,178.84
39,624(7)
$638,738.88
636(8)
$10,252.32
4,500(9)
$72,540.00
Valmir Fernandes
3,363(2)
$54,211.56
2,714(12)
$43,749.68
10,592(3)
$170,743.04
3,281(13)
$52,889.72
4,074(4)
$65,672.88
8,751(5)
$141,066.12
10,557(6)
$170,178.84
33,020(7)
$532,282.40
636(8)
$10,252.32
$    
Melissa Thomas
90,999(10)
$1,466,903.88
72,817(10)
$1,173,810.04
(1)
            Stock Awards
Name

NumberAll 509,890 shares of

Shares restricted stock and performance stock units with time-based vesting were accelerated at the end of Mr. Zoradi’s term pursuant to the terms of his employment agreement. Mr. Zoradi no longer has any unvested restricted stock or Units

of Stock That

Have Not

Vested

#

Market Value of

Shares or Units

of Stock That

Have Not Vested

(8)

Equity Incentive Plan

Awards: Number of

Unearned Shares,

Units or Other Rights

That Have Not Vested
#

Equity Incentive Plan

Awards: Market or Payout 

Value of Unearned Shares, 

Units or Other Rights That 

Have Not Vested

(11)

Lee Roy Mitchell

N/AN/AN/AN/A

Mark Zoradi

16,013(1)$            573,265--
14,081(2)$            504,100--
12,476(3)$            446,641--
13,896(4)$            497,477--
35,617(6)$         1,275,089--
18,715(9)$                                   669,979
24,019(10)$                                   859,892

Sean Gamble

10,760(1)$            385,208--
3,489(2)$            124,906--
9,193(3)$            329,109--
5,131(4)$            183,690--
2,677(5)$              95,837--
8,824(6)$            315,899--
8,031(7)$            287,510--
4,597 (9)$                                   164,555
8,070(10)$                                   288,918

Michael Cavalier

8,070(1)$            288,906--
3,346(2)$            119,787--
7,879(3)$            282,068--
4,920(4)$            176,136--
3,272(5)$            117,138--
8,462(6)$            302,940--
9,816(7)$            351,413--
6,053(10)$                                   216,697

Valmir Fernandes

6,725(1)$            240,755--
3,574(2)$            127,949--
7,413(3)$            265,385--
5,256(4)$            188,165--
3,495(5)$            125,121--
9,039(6)$            323,596--
10,485(7)$            375,363--
3,707(9)$                                   132,693
5,044(10)$                                   180,575performance stock units outstanding.

(1)
(2)

The number of shares of restricted stock granted on February 19, 2018 which vest equallythat remained outstanding as of December 31, 2021. These shares vested on February 19, 2020 and February 19, 2022.

(2)
(3)

The number of shares of Common Stock underlying the performance stock units granted on February 19, 2018. On February 12, 2020, the Compensation Committee certified the performance at 105% of the target opportunity. The performance stock units vested, and the Common Stock underlying the performance stock units was issued on February 19, 2022.

(4)
The number of shares of restricted stock granted on February 19, 2018 pursuant to2019 that remained outstanding as of December 31, 2021. These shares vest on the specialfourth anniversary of the grant which vest 100% on February 19, 2020.

date.
(3)
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(4)
(5)

The number of shares of restricted stock granted on February 19, 2016 that remained outstanding2020 as part of December 31, 2018the annual grant cycle. These shares vest 50% on the second and fourth anniversary of the grant date.

(6)
The number of shares of restricted stock awarded under the Retention Equity Grant on August 19, 2020. These shares vest 100% on the second anniversary of the grant date.
(7)
The number of shares of restricted stock granted on February 19, 2020.

2021 as part of the annual grant cycle. Fifty percent (50%) of these shares vest on the second and fourth anniversaries of the grant date and fifty percent (50%) of these shares vest on the fourth anniversary of the grant date.
(5)
(8)

The number of shares of restricted stock granted on March 18, 2015 that remained outstanding as of December 31, 2018 and vest10, 2021 for 2021 merit increases to base salary. These shares vested on March 18, 2019.

10, 2022.
(6)
(9)

The number of shares of Common Stock underlying the restricted stock units granted on February 19, 2016 that have been certified to vest at 86%Messrs. Gamble and Cavalier as part of the target opportunity. Subject to continued employment,executive realignment and salary increases as a result of increased roles. Fifty percent (50%) of these shares vest on the reportedsecond and fourth anniversaries of the grant date and fifty percent (50%) of these shares will be issuedvest on February 19, 2020.

the fourth anniversary of the grand date.
(7)
(10)

The number of shares of Common Stock underlying the restricted stock units grantedawarded on March 18, 2015 that have been certified toNovember 8, 2021. The 90,999 shares grant shall vest at50% on November 8, 2022 and 50% on November 8, 2023 and the maximum opportunity. The reported72,817 shares were issuedgrant shall vest 50% on March 18, 2019.

November 8, 2024 and 50% on November 8, 2025.
(8)
(11)

The fair market value of the restricted stock was calculated based on the closing price of Common Stock on December 31, 20182021 of $35.80$16.12 per share.

(9)
(12)

The number of shares of Common Stock underlying the restrictedperformance stock units granted on February 14, 2017.19, 2019. Pursuant to the rules of the SEC, the reported numbers are based on the assumption of achievement of the threshold performance over thetwo-year performance period from January 1, 20172019 to December 31, 20182020 and satisfaction of an additional two yeartwo-year service requirement. OnHowever, in February 14, 2019,2021, as part of the discretion based decisions related to the impact of COVID-19, the Compensation Committee certified the vest for the NEOs at 96%performance of the 2019 performance stock units at target. The numbers reported in the chart above reflect the target opportunity. To the extent they vestamount. The performance stock units will remain subject to the additional two-year service requirement the vested Common Stock underlying the restricted stock units shall be issuedand will vest on February 14, 2021.

19, 2023. Accordingly, Messrs. Gamble, Cavalier and Fernandes shall receive 17,588 shares, 13,025 shares and 10,854 shares, respectively on such date.
(10)
(13)

The number of shares of Common Stock underlying the restrictedperformance stock units granted on February 19, 2018.2020. Pursuant to the rules of the SEC, the reported numbers are based on the assumption of achievement of the threshold performance over thetwo-year performance period from January 1, 20182020 to December 31, 20192021 and satisfaction of an additional two yeartwo-year service requirement. ToHowever, in February 2021, as part of the extent they vestdiscretion based decisions related to the impact of COVID-19, the Compensation Committee certified the performance of the 2020 performance stock units at target. The numbers reported in the chart above reflect the target amount. The performance stock units will remain subject to the additional two-year service requirement the vested common stock underlying the restricted stock units shall be issuedand will vest on February 19, 2022.

2024. Accordingly, Messrs. Gamble, Cavalier and Fernandes shall receive 22,893 shares, 15,752 shares and 13,125 shares, respectively on such date.
(11)
(14)

The fair market value of the unearned restricted stock units was determinedcalculated based on the achievement of threshold performance targets at the closing price of Common Stock on December 31, 20182021 of $35.80$16.12 per share.


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STOCK OPTION EXERCISES AND STOCK VESTED IN 2018

2021

The following table provides information on the vesting of restricted stock and restrictedperformance stock units during 20182021 for each of the NEOs. There were no outstanding stock options for any of the NEOs as of December 31, 2018.

2021.

Stock Vested

 

Name

 

 

 

Stock Awards

 

 
   

 

Number of Shares Acquired

on Vesting(1)

#

 

  

 

Value Realized on Vesting(2)

($)

 

 

Lee Roy Mitchell

 

 

 

 

 

 

N/A

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

N/A

 

 

 

 

 

Mark Zoradi

 

 

 

 

 

 

13,896

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

 

 

542,361

 

 

 

 

 

Sean Gamble

 

 

 

 

 

 

5,130

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

 

 

                                   200,224

 

 

 

 

 

Michael Cavalier

 

 

 

 

 

 

24,190

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

 

 

928,142

 

 

 

 

 

Valmir Fernandes

 

 

 

 

 

 

25,839

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

 

 

991,411

 

 

 

 

Name
Stock Awards
Number of Shares Acquired
on Vesting(1)
#
Value Realized on Vesting(2)
($)
Lee Roy Mitchell
48,726
$792,284.76
Mark Zoradi
575,574
$9,955,404.54
Sean Gamble
31,528
$512,645.28
Michael Cavalier
23,861
$387,979.86
Valmir Fernandes
23,861
$387,979.86
Melissa Thomas
$
(1)

The reported numbers include Common Stock from the following vest events:

shares of restricted stock awarded as a bonus equity grant in December 2020 that vested in December 2021. For Mr. Zoradi the reported numbers also include 509,890 shares of outstanding equity awards that vested pursuant to the terms of his employment agreement as a result of his retirement.
(2)
i.

Fifty percent of the restricted stock granted in 2016 which vested on February 19, 2018;

ii.

Fifty percent of the restricted stock granted to Messrs. Fernandes and Cavalier in 2014 that vested on March 26, 2018; and

iii.

Shares of Common Stock underlying the restricted stock units granted to Messrs. Fernandes and Cavalier in 2014 that vested on March 26, 2018.

(2)

The aggregate dollar amount realized upon vesting was calculated based upon the closing price of Common Stock on December 14, 2021 of $16.26 per share. For Mr. Zoradi the following dates:

aggregate dollar amount realized upon vesting of 65,684 shares on December 15, 2021 based upon the closing price of Common Stock on December 14, 2021 of $16.26 per share and the dollar amount realized upon the vesting of 509,890 shares upon his retirement was calculated based upon the closing price of Common Stock on December 23, 2021 of $17.43.
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February 16, 2018 of $39.03; and


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DISCUSSION OF THE TERMS OF THE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENTS WITH OUR NEOs

NEOS

We have employment agreements with our NEOs. Consistent with our compensation philosophy, the Company entered into the employment agreements to more closely align the compensation of certain executive officers more closely with market competitive compensation.

Below is a summary of the key provisions of the current employment agreements of our NEOs.

Term

On February 20, 2018, the Company elected to extend the term of Mr. Zoradi’s employment agreement to December 31, 2019.

The initial terms of the employment agreements of Messrs. Mitchell, Gamble, Fernandes and Cavalier and Ms. Thomas is three years. Mr. Mitchell’sAt the end of each year, the term is extended for an additionalone-year period atunless the end of the term while the term for each of Messrs. Gamble, Fernandes and CavalierNEO’s employment is extended for an additional one year period at the end of each year of the Term.

terminated.

Base salary

The base salaries are subject to review each year by our Compensation Committee for increase (but not decrease).

Cash Bonus

In addition to base salaries, the NEOs are eligible to receive a cash bonus upon the Company meeting certain performance targets set by the Compensation Committee for the year. Mr. Zoradi’sMs. Thomas’ target cash bonus shall not be less than 100%90% of hisher base salary and the maximum target shall not be less than 150% of his base salary.

Long-term Equity Incentive Awards

Except for Mr. Mitchell, the

The NEOs are entitled to participate in and receive grants of long-term equity incentive awards. Mr. Zoradi’s long-termMs. Thomas’ annual equity incentive awards must be at least 200%175% of hisher base salary.

Benefits

The NEOs qualify for our 401(k) matching program and are also entitled to certain additional benefits including life insurance and disability insurance. Pursuant to his employment agreement, Mr. Mitchell is entitled to life insurance benefits of not less than $5 million and disability benefits of not less than 66% of his base salary.

Perquisites

Under his employment agreement, Mr. Mitchell is entitled to a luxury automobile and a membership at a country club. Currently, Mr. Mitchell does not have a luxury automobile or a country club membership paid for by the Company.

Unless Mr. Mitchell’s employment is terminated by us for cause or under a voluntary termination, Mr. Mitchell will also be entitled to, for a period of five years, tax preparation assistance upon termination of his employment.

Mr. Zoradi is entitled to receive an annual allowance of $30,000 for personal travel and living expenses, reduced by standard withholding and other authorized deductions.

The employment agreements of Messrs. Zoradi, Gamble, Fernandes and Cavalier and Ms. Thomas provide that unless the executive’s employment is terminated by us for cause the executive will be entitled to office space and support services for a period of not more than three (3) months following the date of any termination.

Covenants

All theof our NEO’s employment agreements contain various covenants, including covenants related to confidentiality andnon-competition (other than certain permitted activities as defined therein). In addition, Mr. Mitchell’s employment agreement has a covenant ofnon-solicitation (as defined in the employment agreement). Allnon-compete covenants have a term of one year after termination of the executive’s employment. However, for Messrs. Zoradi, Gamble, Cavalier and Fernandes, if employment is terminated by the NEO for Good Reasongood reason (as defined in the employment agreements) and for Mr. Mitchell, if employment is terminated due to the Sale of the Company (as defined in the employment agreement), the covenant ofnon-competition becomes null and void. Thenon-solicitation covenant in Mr. Mitchell’s employment agreement has a term of three years after termination of Mr. Mitchell’s employment.

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Severance Payments

The employment agreements provide for severance payments upon termination of employment, the amount and nature of which depends upon the reason for termination.

Termination Without Cause or for Good Reason

or Without Cause

If Mr. Mitchell is terminated by us without cause, Mr. Mitchell shall receive accrued compensation (which includes unpaid base salary, a pro rata cash bonus for the year in which the termination occurs and any previously vested long-term equity incentive awards and benefits such as retirement benefits and vacation pay, in accordance with the terms of the plan or agreement pursuant to which such long-term equity incentive awards or benefits were granted) through the date of termination (the “Accrued(Accrued Employment Entitlements”)Entitlements); an amount equal to Mr. Mitchell’s base salary in effect as of the date of such termination, payable in accordance with the Company’s normal payroll practices for a period of twelve (12) months; an amount equal to the most recent cash bonus Mr. Mitchell received for the year prior to the date of such termination, payable within thirty (30) days of termination and Mr. Mitchell and his dependents will be entitled to continue to participate in the Company’s welfare benefit plans and insurance programs for twelve (12) months from the termination date. Any outstanding stock options granted to Mr. Mitchell shall be vested and/or exercisable for the period through the date of such termination of employment, and shall remain exercisable, in accordance with the terms contained in the plan and the agreement pursuant to which such option awards were granted.

If Mr. Mitchell resigns for good reason (as defined in his employment agreement), he shall receive all of the above stated payments and benefits except that the base salary shall be payable in a lump sum subject to the requirements of Section 409A of the Code.

If Mr. Zoradi is terminated by us without cause, resigns for good reason (as defined in the agreement) or when the term or renewal term of the employment agreement expires, he shall receive, the Accrued Employment Entitlements; an amount equal to his base salary in effect as of the date of such termination payable in accordance with the Company’s normal payroll practices through the end of the term, subject to the requirements of Section 409A of the Code; he and his dependents will be entitled to continue to participate in the Company’s welfare benefit plans and insurance programs for a period of twenty-four (24) months from the termination date; any outstanding long-term equity incentive awards with time-based vesting provisions shall become immediately vested as of the termination date and any long-term equity incentive awards with performance-based vesting provisions shall remain outstanding through the remainder of the applicable performance period, and if or to the extent the performance provisions are attained, shall become vested without regard to any continued employment requirement.

If Messrs. Gamble, Fernandes or Cavalier or Ms. Thomas is terminated by us without cause, the executive shall receive the Accrued Employment Entitlements; two times the base salary in effect as of the date of such termination, payable in accordance with the Company’s normal payroll practices for a period of twenty-four (24) months;months, subject to the requirements of Section 409A of the Code; an amount equal to the most recent cash bonus received by the executive for the year ended prior to the date of such termination, payable in a lump sum within thirty (30) days of termination; outstanding stock options will become fully vested and exercisable upon such termination; long-term equity incentive awards other than stock options with time-based vesting provisions shall become vested on a pro rata basis and long-term equity incentive awards other than stock options with performance-based vesting provisions shall remain outstanding through the remainder of the applicable performance period and if or to the extent the performance provisions are attained shall become vested on a pro rata basis without any regard to any continued employment requirement. The executive and executive’s dependents will also be entitled to continue to participate in the Company’s welfare benefit plans andhealth insurance programs for a period of twenty-four (24) months from the termination date.

If Messrs. Gamble, Fernandes or Cavalier or Ms. Thomas resigns for good reason (as defined in their respective employment agreement) the executive shall receive all of the above stated payments and benefits except that the base salary shall be payable in a lump sum subject to the requirements of Section 409A of the Code.

Termination Due to Death or Disability

In the event an executive’s employment is terminated due to his death or disability (as defined in the employment agreement), the executive or his estate will receive: the Accrued Employment Entitlements; a lump sum payment equal to twelve (12) months of executive’s base salary as in effect at the time of termination, provided, in the case of disability, such amount shall be offset by the amount of base salary paid by the Company to executive or his representative following the date he was first unable to substantially perform his duties under his employment agreement through the date of termination, any benefits payable to executive and/or his beneficiaries in accordance with the terms of any applicable benefit plan and the executive (in disability) and executive’s dependents will be entitled to continue to participate in the Company’s welfare benefit plans andhealth insurance programs for twelve (12) months from the termination date. All outstanding long-term equity incentive awards shall vest in accordance with the terms of the incentive plan.
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Termination for Cause or Voluntary Termination

In the event an executive’s employment is terminated by us for cause or under a voluntary termination (other than termination due to disability or good reason), the executive will receive accrued base salary through the date of termination and any previously vested rights under a stock option or similar award issued under an incentive compensation plan in accordance with the terms of such plan.

Termination Due to Change-in-Control

Change in Control

Mr. Mitchell does not have a change-in-controlchange in control provision in his employment agreement.

In the event an executive’s employment is terminated by us (other than for disability, death or cause) or by executive for good reason within one (1) year after a change-in-controlchange in control (as defined in the employment agreement), the executive shall receive accrued compensation through the date of termination; sum of two times executive’s base salary and one and one half times the most recent cash bonus received by executive for any year ended prior to the date of termination payable in a lump sum within 30 days of termination and the executive and executive’s dependents shall be entitled to continue to participate in the Company’s welfare benefit plans and insurance programs for a period of 30 months from the termination date. Any outstanding equity award granted to the executive shall become fully vested and/or exercisable as of the date of such termination and shall remain exercisable in accordance with the terms of the plan or agreement pursuant to which such long-term equity incentive awards were granted.

Information on amounts payable had a If Mr. Gamble voluntarily terminates his employment after January 1, 2031 (i) any outstanding stock options granted to Mr. Gamble will be vested and/or exercisable for the period through the date of such termination for without causeof employment, and will remain exercisable, in accordance with the terms contained in the plan and the agreement pursuant to which such stock options were granted, (ii) any equity incentive award (other than stock options) with time-based vesting provisions granted to Mr. Gamble will be fully vested and (iii) any equity incentive awards with performance-based vesting provisions will remain outstanding through the remainder of the applicable performance period (without regard to any continued employment requirement) and, if or good reason, achange-in-control, death or disability occurred on December 31, 2018 may be found underto the extent the performance provisions are attained, such equity incentive awards will become fully vested (without regarding to any continued employment requirement).

The headings – Potential Payments Upon Termination by us Without Cause or by Executive for Good Reason, Potential Payments Upon Termination due to Change-in-ControlChange in Control and Potential Payments Upon Death or Disability.”

provide information on amounts payable had a termination for good reason, a change in control, death or disability occurred on December 31, 2021.

The following tables provide the amounts payable to the NEOs other than Mr. Zoradi pursuant to their respective employment agreements upon severance without cause, for a good reason, for cause, death or disability and change-in-control,change in control, assuming such triggering event occurred on December 31, 2018.

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Potential Payments upon Termination by us Without Cause or by Executive for Good Reason

        
Name Salary (1)  Bonus (2)  

Health

Insurance(3)

  

Life and

Disability

Insurance(3)

  Assistance(4)  

Value of

Equity

Awards(5)

  Total 

Lee Roy Mitchell

  

 

$     975,000

 

 

 

  

 

$  2,462,890

 

 

 

  

 

$          6,637

 

 

 

  

 

$        7,400

 

 

 

  

 

$        86,500

 

 

 

  

 

$                 -

 

 

 

  

 

$  3,538,427

 

 

 

Mark Zoradi

  

 

$  1,000,000

 

 

 

  

 

$  1,063,000

 

 

 

  

 

$        20,993

 

 

 

  

 

$      27,921

 

 

 

  

 

$             828

 

 

 

  

 

$  7,162,578

 

 

 

  

 

$  9,275,320

 

 

 

Sean Gamble

  

 

$  1,200,000

 

 

 

  

 

$  1,281,092

 

 

 

  

 

$        26,214

 

 

 

  

 

$      10,591

 

 

 

  

 

$             828

 

 

 

  

 

$  2,032,011

 

 

 

  

 

$  4,550,736

 

 

 

Michael Cavalier

  

 

$  1,050,000

 

 

 

  

 

$  1,172,338

 

 

 

  

 

$        26,214

 

 

 

  

 

$      15,596

 

 

 

  

 

$             828

 

 

 

  

 

$  1,852,169

 

 

 

  

 

$  4,117,145

 

 

 

Valmir Fernandes

  $  1,050,000   $     895,455   $        18,269   $      19,782   $             828   $  1,800,506   $  3,784,840 

Name
Salary(1)
Bonus(2)
Health
Insurance(3)
Life and
Disability
Insurance(3)
Assistance(4)
Value of
Equity
Awards(5)
Total
Lee Roy Mitchell
$1,020,001
$2,039,999
$10,295
$13,532
$86,500
$3,170,327
Mark Zoradi
$
$1,718,750
$
$
$
$8,219,427
$9,938,177
Sean Gamble
$1,450,000
$1,457,990
$35,641
$12,993
$828
$1,677,268
$4,634,720
Michael Cavalier
$1,150,000
$1,046,685
$31,933
$20,872
$828
$1,468,199
$3,718,517
Valmir Fernandes
$1,110,024
$1,036,470
$32,096
$26,249
$828
$1,024,307
$3,229,974
Melissa Thomas
$1,150,000
$500,000
$
$
$828
$212,963
$1,863,791
(1)

Based on the base salaries in effect as of December 31, 2018,2021, the amounts reported are calculated as follows:one-time one-times the base salary for Messrs.Mr. Mitchell and Zoradi and two times the base salary for Messrs. Gamble, Cavalier and Fernandes.Fernandes and Ms. Thomas. Mr. Zoradi retired at the expiration of the term of his employment agreement on December 31, 2021, therefore, no amounts were included. Subject to Treasury Regulations as specified in the respective employment agreements, for termination without cause, the amounts would have been payable according to the Company’s normal payroll practices for a period of 24 months to Messrs. Gamble, Cavalier and Fernandes;Fernandes and Ms. Thomas; for a period of 12 months to Mr. Mitchell and through the end of the Term (as defined in the employment agreement) to Mr. Zoradi. For termination by executive for good reason, the above stated payments for Messrs. Mitchell, Gamble, Cavalier and Fernandes would have been payable in a lump sum subject to the requirements of Section 409A of the Code.

(2)

For Mr. Zoradi, the amount is the cash bonus he would have received for 20182021 payable according to normal payroll practices. For Messrs. Mitchell, Gamble, Cavalier and Fernandes, the amounts reported are calculated as follows: the sum of the cash bonus the NEO would have received for 20182021 and the cashgrant date fair value for the stock bonus received by the NEO for 2017.2020. The cash bonuses for 2018 would have been payable to the NEOs at the same time as payments are made to other similarly situated executives. The cash bonuses for 2017reported amounts would have been payable to Messrs. Mitchell, Gamble, Cavalier and Fernandes and Ms. Thomas in a lump sum within 30 days of termination.

(3)

Mr. Zoradi retired at the expiration of the term of his employment agreement on December 31, 2021, therefore no amounts were included. The amounts reported are calculated as follows: welfare benefit plansgroup health and dental insurance programs for a period of 12 months for Mr. Mitchell and 24 months for Messrs. Zoradi, Gamble, Cavalier and Fernandes.Fernandes and Ms. Thomas. Life and Disability insurance includes premiums for basic life insurance, long-term disability, individual disability income protection and short-term disability.

(4)

Mr. Mitchell is entitled to receive tax preparation assistance for five years following the date of termination. We estimate the cost of such preparation to be approximately $17,300 per year. Mr. Zoradi retired at the expiration of the term of his employment agreement on December 31, 2021, therefore no amounts were included. Messrs. Zoradi, Gamble, Cavalier and Fernandes and Ms. Thomas are entitled to use our office space for a period of three months following the date of termination. The amount reported is based on the use of a 144 square foot office at a rental rate of approximately $23 per square foot per annum.

year.
(5)

The amounts reported have been determined based on the following provisions in the respective employment agreements.

Pursuant to Mr. Zoradi’s employment agreements,agreement, any outstanding equity award with time-based vesting provisions would have vested as of the terminationhis retirement date. AnyMr. Zoradi’s long-term equity incentive awards with performance-based vesting provisions would have remained outstanding through the remainder of the applicable performance periodwere certified in December 2020 and if or to the extent the performance provisions are attained shall vestvested without regard to any continued employment requirement.

requirement at the end of his employment agreement.

Pursuant to the employment agreements of Messrs. Gamble, Cavalier and Fernandes and Ms. Thomas, any outstanding long-term equity incentive awards with time-based vesting provisions would have vested on a pro rata basis. Any long-term equity incentive awards with performance-based vesting provisions would have remained outstanding through the remainder of the applicable performance period and, if or to the extent the performance provisions are attained, shall vest without regard to any continued employment requirement on a pro rata basis. There is no provision in Mr. Mitchell’s agreement for vest of any long-term equity incentive awards.

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The pro rata basis for the long-term equity incentive awards is based on the percentage determined by dividing (i) the number of days from and including the grant date of such long-term equity incentive award through the termination date of the NEO’s employment, by (ii) the number of days from the grant date to the full vesting date/end of the applicable performance period, as applicable, of such long-term equity incentive awards.

Pursuant to the above, the total number of shares of Common Stock subject to the long-term equity incentive awards that would have vested for each of Messrs. Zoradi, Gamble, Cavalier and Fernandes and Ms. Thomas on December 31, 20182021, and that did vest for Mr. Zoradi due to his retirement are as follows:

Unvested Restricted Stock:

Stock
Name

  Name

Number of Shares

Lee Roy Mitchell

N/A

Mark Zoradi
1,292,920

Mark Zoradi

Sean Gamble

56,466

46,621
Michael Cavalier
49,951

Sean Gamble

Valmir Fernandes

19,846

28,989

Michael Cavalier

Melissa Thomas

17,469

13,211

Valmir Fernandes

16,632

Restricted

Unvested Performance Stock Units outstanding including the 2019 and 2020 performance stock units: As disclosed previously,unit grants which were certified by the restricted stock units granted in 2015, 2016 and 2017 shall vestCompensation Committee at the maximum, at 86% of target and at 96% of target, respectively. We assumed for purposes of this disclosure that the restricted stock granted in 2018 shall vest at the maximum.

target.
Name

  Name

Number of Shares

Lee Roy Mitchell

N/A

Mark Zoradi

143,606

3,216,970

Sean Gamble

36,914

57,428

Michael Cavalier

34,267

41,488

Valmir Fernandes

33,662

34,554

Melissa Thomas

The values of the equity awards have been calculated using the closing price of Common Stock on December 31, 20182021 of $35.80$16.12 per share.

Potential Payments upon Termination for Cause

If a NEO terminates his employment voluntarily, or is terminated for cause, we are only required to pay any accrued unpaid base salary through the date of such termination.

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Potential Payments upon Termination due to Change-in-Control

Name Salary(1)  Bonus(2)  Health
Insurance(3)
  

Life and
Disability
Insurance(3)

 

  Assistance(4)  

Value of

Equity
Awards(5)

 

  Total 

Lee Roy Mitchell

 

  N/A   N/A   N/A   N/A   N/A   N/A   N/A 

Mark Zoradi

 

 $

 

  2,000,000

 

 

 

 $

 

  3,043,750

 

 

 

 $

 

  26,241

 

 

 

 $

 

  34,901

 

 

 

 $

 

  828

 

 

 

 $

 

  7,162,578

 

 

 

 $

 

  12,268,298

 

 

 

Sean Gamble

 

 $

 

1,200,000

 

 

 

 $

 

1,613,102

 

 

 

 $

 

32,768

 

 

 

 $

 

13,239

 

 

 

 $

 

828

 

 

 

 $

 

2,904,848

 

 

 

 $

 

5,764,785

 

 

 

Michael Cavalier

 

 $

 

1,050,000

 

 

 

 $

 

1,488,538

 

 

 

 $

 

32,768

 

 

 

 $

 

19,495

 

 

 

 $

 

828

 

 

 

 $

 

2,559,235

 

 

 

 $

 

5,150,864

 

 

 

Valmir Fernandes

 

 $1,050,000  $1,164,683  $22,836  $24,727  $828  $2,442,813  $4,705,887 
Change in Control
Name
Salary(1)
Bonus(2)
Health
Insurance(3)
Life and
Disability
Insurance(3)
Assistance(4)
Value of
Equity
Awards(5)
Total
Lee Roy Mitchell
$
$
$
$
$
$
Mark Zoradi
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
Sean Gamble
$1,450,000
$1,602,306
$44,551
$16,242
$828
$2,731,744
$5,948,849
Michael Cavalier
$1,150,000
$1,233,994
$39,917
$26,090
$828
$1,880,640
$4,331,469
Valmir Fernandes
$1,110,024
$1,223,779
$40,120
$32,812
$828
$1,530,675
$3,938,237
Melissa Thomas
$1,150,000
$500,000
$
$
$828
$2,640,714
$4,291,542
(1)

There is no change-in-controlchange in control provision in Mr. Mitchell’s employment agreement. The amounts reported are calculated as follows: two times the base salary in effect as of December 31, 20182021 payable in a lump sum within 30 days of such termination.

Mr. Zoradi retired at the expiration of his employment agreement on December 31, 2021, therefore no amounts were included.
(2)

The amounts reported are calculated as follows: the sum of the cash bonus the NEO would have received for 20182021 and one and a half times the cashgrant date fair value of the stock bonus received by the NEO for 2017,2020, payable in a lump sum within 30 days of such termination.

Mr. Zoradi retired at the expiration of his employment agreement on December 31, 2021, therefore no amounts were included.
(3)

The amounts reported are calculated as follows: welfare benefit plansgroup health and dental insurance programs for a period of 30 months. Disability insurance includes premiums for long-term disability, individual disability income protection and short-term disability.

Mr. Zoradi retired at the expiration of the term of his employment agreement on December 31, 2021, therefore no amounts were included.
(4)

Messrs. Zoradi, Gamble, Cavalier and Fernandes and Ms. Thomas are entitled to use our office space for a period of three months following the date of termination. The reported amount is based on the use of a 144 square foot office at a rental rate of approximately $23 per square foot per annum.

year. Mr. Zoradi retired at the expiration of the term of his employment agreement on December 31, 2021, therefore no amounts were included.
(5)

The amounts reported have been determined based on the following provision in the respective employment agreements: upon termination due to change-in-controlchange in control, any outstanding equity award granted to the NEO shall be fully vested and all restrictions shall lapse.

Mr. Zoradi retired at the expiration of his employment agreement on December 31, 2021, therefore no amounts were included.

Pursuant to the above, the total number of shares of Common Stock subject to the long-term equity incentive awards that would have vested on for each NEO other than Mr. Zoradi upon termination due to a change-in-controlchange in control on December 31, 20182021 are as follows:

Unvested Restricted Stock:

Name

  Name

Number of Shares

Lee Roy Mitchell

N/A

Mark Zoradi

Sean Gamble

56,466

112,035

Sean Gamble

Michael Cavalier

31,250

75,177

Michael Cavalier

Valmir Fernandes

27,487

60,401

Valmir Fernandes

Melissa Thomas

26,463

163,816
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Unvested Performance Stock Units outstanding including the 2019 and 2020 performance stock units: As disclosed previously,unit grants which were certified by the restricted stock units granted in 2015, 2016 and 2017 shall vestCompensation Committee at the maximum, at 86% of target and at 96% of target, respectively. We assumed for purposes of this disclosure that the restricted stock granted in 2018 shall also vest at the maximum.

target.
Name

  Name

Number of Shares

Lee Roy Mitchell

N/A

Mark Zoradi

Sean Gamble

143,606

57,428

Sean Gamble

Michael Cavalier

49,891

41,488

Michael Cavalier

Valmir Fernandes

44,000

34,554

Valmir Fernandes

Melissa Thomas

41,772

The values of the long-term equity incentive awards have been calculated using the closing price of our Common Stock on December 31, 20182021 of $35.80$16.12 per share.

Potential Payments upon Termination due to Death or Disability

Name Salary(1)  Bonus(2)  Health
Insurance(3)
  Life and
Disability
Insurance(3)
  Assistance(4)  

Value of

Equity
Awards(5)

  Total 

Lee Roy Mitchell

 

 $975,000  $1,036,426  $6,637  $7,400  $    86,500   -  $    2,111,963   

Mark Zoradi

 

 $    1,000,000  $    1,063,000  $10,496  $    13,960  $828  $    4,489,011  $6,577,295   

Sean Gamble

 

 $600,000  $617,072  $    13,107  $5,296  $828  $2,032,011  $3,268,314   

Michael Cavalier

 

 $525,000  $539,938  $13,107  $7,798  $828  $1,852,169  $2,938,840   

Valmir Fernandes

 

 $525,000  $357,000  $9,135  $9,891  $828  $1,800,506  $2,702,360   
Name
Salary(1)
Bonus(2)
Health
Insurance(3)
Life and
Disability
Insurance(3)
Assistance(4)
Value of
Equity
Awards(5)
Total
Lee Roy Mitchell
$1,020,001
$1,275,001
$10,295
$13,532
$86,500
$2,405,329
Mark Zoradi
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
Sean Gamble
$725,000
$963,000
$17,820
$6,497
$828
$1,677,268
$3,390,413
Michael Cavalier
$575,000
$672,067
$15,967
$10,436
$828
$1,468,199
$2,742,496
Valmir Fernandes
$555,012
$661,852
$16,048
$13,125
$828
$1,024,307
$2,271,172
Melissa Thomas
$575,000
$500,000
$
$
$828
$212,963
$1,288,791
(1)

The amounts reported are the base salary of each named executive officer in effect as of December 31, 2018,2021, payable in a lump sum.

Mr. Zoradi retired at the expiration of his employment agreement on December 31, 2021, therefore no amounts were included.
(2)

The amounts reported are the cash bonus each NEO would have received for 20182021 payable in a lump sum at the same time as the cash bonus payments are made to other similarly situated active executives.

Mr. Zoradi retired at the expiration of his employment agreement on December 31, 2021, therefore no amounts were included.
(3)

The amounts reported are calculated as follows: welfare benefit plansgroup health and dental insurance programs for a period of 12 months. Disability insurance includes premiums for long-term disability, individual disability income protection and short-term disability.

Mr. Zoradi retired at the expiration of his employment agreement on December 31, 2021, therefore no amounts were included.
(4)

Mr. Mitchell is entitled to receive tax preparation assistance for five years following the date of termination. We estimate the cost of such preparation to be approximately $17,300 per year. Messrs. Zoradi, Gamble, Cavalier and Fernandes and Ms. Thomas are entitled to use our office space for a period of three months following the date of termination. The reported amount is based on the use of a 144 square foot office at a rental rate of approximately $23 per square foot per annum.

year. Mr. Zoradi retired at the expiration of the term of his employment agreement on December 31, 2021, therefore no amounts were included.
(5)

The amounts reported have been determined based on the following provision in the respective employment agreements: any outstanding long-term equity incentive awards shall vest on a pro rata basis. Any long-term equity incentive awards with performance-based vesting provisions shall remain outstanding through the remainder of the applicable performance period and, if or to the extent the performance provisions are attained, shall vest without regard to any continued employment requirement on a pro ratapro-rata basis. The pro rata basis for the long-term equity incentive awards is based on the percentage determined by dividing (i) the number of days from and including the grant date of such equity award through the termination date of the NEO’s employment, by (ii) the number of days from the grant date to the full vesting date/end of the applicable performance period, as applicable, of such long-term equity incentive awards.


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employment, by (ii) the number of days from the grant date to the full vesting date/end of the applicable performance period, as applicable, of such long-term equity incentive awards. The participant or the participant’s estate or representative shall be entitled to receive any previously vested long-term equity incentive awards.

Mr. Zoradi retired at the expiration of his employment agreement on December 31, 2021, therefore no amounts were included . Pursuant to the above, the total number of shares of Common Stock subject to the long-term equity incentive awards that would have vested upon death or disability of each NEO other than Mr. Zoradi would have been as follows:

Unvested Restricted Stock:

Name

  Name

Number of Shares

Sean Gamble
46,621

Lee Roy Mitchell

Michael Cavalier

N/A

49,591
Valmir Fernandes
28,989

Mark Zoradi

Melissa Thomas

20,407

13,211

Sean Gamble

19,846

Michael Cavalier

17,469

Valmir Fernandes

16,632

RestrictedUnvested Performance Stock Units outstanding including the 2019 and 2020 performance stock units based onunit grants which were certified by the assumption that the maximum IRR would be achieved over the relevant performance period:

Compensation Committee at target.
Name

  Name

Number of Shares

Sean Gamble
46,621

Lee Roy Mitchell

Michael Cavalier

N/A

41,488
Valmir Fernandes
34,554

Mark Zoradi

Melissa Thomas

104,985

Sean Gamble

36,914

Michael Cavalier

34,267

Valmir Fernandes

33,662

The values of the long-term equity incentive awards have been calculated using the closing price of our Common Stock on December 31, 20182021 of $35.80$16.12 per share.

COMPENSATION COMMITTEE INTERLOCKS AND INSIDER PARTICIPATION

Each member of the Compensation Committee qualifies as an independent,non-employee director and no member of the Compensation Committee has served as an officer or employee of the Company. During 2018,2021, none of our executive officers served as a member of the board of directors or the compensation committee of any entity that has one or more executive officers serving on our Board or on the Compensation Committee of our Board.
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SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT

Beneficial ownership has been determined in accordance with the applicable rules and regulations, promulgated under the Exchange Act. Unless indicated below, to our knowledge, the persons and entities named in the table have sole voting and sole investment power with respect to all shares beneficially owned, subject to community property laws where applicable. To the extent indicated below, shares beneficially owned by a person include shares of which the person has the right to acquire beneficial ownership within 60 days of the Record Date and are included for the purpose of computing the percentage ownership of that person but are not treated as outstanding for the purpose of computing the percentage ownership of any other person. Percentage ownership is based on 117,019,540121,178,172 shares of Common Stock outstanding as of the Record Date. As of the Record Date, there were 499963 holders of record of our Common Stock.

    Beneficial Ownership   

Names of Beneficial Owner

 

  Number(1)   Percentage   

5% Stockholders

 

          

FMR LLC(2)

 

   

 

8,689,108

 

 

 

   

 

7.4%

 

 

 

BlackRock, Inc.(3)

 

   

 

12,314,087

 

 

 

   

 

10.5%

 

 

 

The Vanguard Group(4)

 

   

 

9,776,961

 

 

 

   

 

8.4%

 

 

 

Victory Capital Management Inc.(5)

 

   

 

6,299,802

 

 

 

   

 

5.4%

 

 

 

Directors and NEOs

 

          

Lee Roy Mitchell(6)

 

   

 

9,822,845

 

 

 

   

 

8.4%

 

 

 

Mark Zoradi(7)

 

   

 

172,730

 

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

Sean Gamble(8)

 

   

 

70,839

 

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

Michael Cavalier(9)

 

   

 

151,141

 

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

Valmir Fernandes(10)

 

   

 

82,066

 

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

Darcy Antonellis(11)

 

   

 

11,707

 

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

Benjamin Chereskin(12)

 

   

 

72,457

 

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

Nancy Loewe(13)

 

   

 

6,033

 

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

Steven Rosenberg(13)

 

   

 

51,427

 

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

Enrique Senior(13)

 

   

 

57,538

 

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

Carlos Sepulveda(13)

 

   

 

38,433

 

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

Raymond Syufy(13)

 

   

 

18,386

 

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

Nina Vaca(13)

 

   

 

13,430

 

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

Executive Officers & Directors as a Group (14 persons)(14)

 

   

 

10,569,032

 

 

 

   

 

9.0%

 

 

 

Beneficial Ownership
Names of Beneficial Owner
Number(1)
Percentage
5% Stockholders
BlackRock, Inc.(2)
18,383,465
​15%
The Vanguard Group(3)
12,262,651
10%
Wellington Management Group LLP(4)
10,617,030
9%
Directors and NEOs
Lee Roy Mitchell(5)
10,176,031
8 %
Sean Gamble(6)
307,109
*
Michael Cavalier(7)
264,688
*
Valmir Fernandes(8)
152,707
*
Melissa Thomas (9)
187,548
*
Darcy Antonellis(10)
27,426
*
Benjamin Chereskin(11)
88,176
*
Nancy Loewe(12)
21,752
*
Steven Rosenberg(12)
67,146
*
Enrique Senior(12)
73,257
*
Carlos Sepulveda(12)
54,152
*
Raymond Syufy(12)
34,105
*
Nina Vaca(12)
29,149
*
Mark Zoradi
505,564
*
Executive Officers & Directors as a Group (15 persons)(13)
12,011,793
​10 %
*

Less than 1%.

(1)

In computing the number of shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by a person and the percentage ownership of that person, the Company deemed outstanding shares of Common Stock subject to options held by that person that were currently exercisable at, or were exercisable within 60 days of, the Record Date. The Company did not deem these shares outstanding, however, for the purpose of computing the percentage ownership of any other person.

(2)

Based upon statements in Schedule 13G/A filed by FMR LLC on February 13, 2019. FMR LLC may be deemed to beneficially own the reported shares of Common Stock and has filed Schedule 13G/A as the parent holding company or control person on behalf of its subsidiaries FIAM LLC, Fidelity Institutional Asset Management Trust Company, FIDELITY MANAGEMENT & RESEARCH COMPANY, FMR CO., INC (beneficially owns 5% or greater of the reported shares. FMR LLC has (i) sole voting power over 1,046,039 shares and (ii) sole dispositive power over 8,689,108 shares.

Members of the Johnson family, including Abigail P. Johnson, are the predominant owners, directly or through trusts, of Series B voting common shares of FMR LLC, representing 49% of the voting power of FMR LLC. The Johnson family group and all other Series B shareholders have entered into a shareholders’ voting agreement under which all Series B voting common shares will be voted in accordance with the majority vote of Series B voting common shares. Accordingly, through their ownership of voting common shares and the execution of the shareholders’ voting agreement, members of the Johnson family may be deemed, under the Investment Company Act of 1940, to form a controlling group with respect to FMR LLC. Neither FMR LLC nor Abigail P. Johnson has the sole power to vote or direct the voting of the shares owned directly by the various investment companies registered under the Investment Company Act (“Fidelity Funds”) advised by Fidelity Management & Research Company (“FMR Co”), a wholly owned subsidiary of FMR LLC, which power resides with the Fidelity Funds’ Boards of Trustees. Fidelity Management & Research Company carries out the voting of the shares under written guidelines established by the Fidelity Funds’ Boards of Trustees. The address of FMR LLC is 245 Summer Street, Boston, MA 02210.

(3)

Based upon statements in Schedule 13G/A filed by BlackRock, Inc. on January 24, 2019.27, 2022, Black Rock, Inc. may be deemed to beneficially own the reported shares of Common Stock and has filed Schedule 13G/A as the parent holding company or control person on behalf of its subsidiaries BlackRock Life Limited, BlackRock International Limited, BlackRock Advisors, LLC, Aperio Group, LLC, BlackRock (Netherlands) B.V., BlackRock Fund Advisors (beneficially owns 5% or greater of the reported shares), BlackRock Institutional Trust Company, National Association, BlackRock Asset Management Ireland Limited, BlackRock Financial Management, Inc., BlackRock Japan Co., Ltd., BlackRock Asset Management Schweiz AG, BlackRock Investment Management, LLC, BlackRock Investment Management (UK) Limited, BlackRock Asset Management Canada Limited, BlackRock Asset Management Deutschland AG, BlackRock (Luxembourg) S.A., BlackRock Investment Management (Australia) Limited, and BlackRock Advisors (UK) Limited and BlackRock Fund Managers Ltd. BlackRock, Inc. reported (i) sole voting power over 11,682,479 shares and (ii) sole dispositive power over 12,314,087 shares. The address of Black Rock Inc. is 55 East 52nd Street, New York, NY 10055.

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BlackRock Investment Management (Australia) Limited and BlackRock Fund Managers Ltd. The reporting entity has the sole power to vote or direct the vote of 17,901,784 shares and sole power to dispose or direct the disposition of 18,383,465 shares. The address of Black Rock, Inc. is 55 East 52nd Street, New York, NY 10055.
(3)
Based upon statements in Schedule 13G/A filed by The Vanguard Group on February 11, 2019. TheMarch 9, 2022, the Vanguard Group may be deemed to beneficially own the reported shares of Common Stock and has filed Schedule 13G/A as the parent holding company or control person on behalf of its wholly-owned subsidiaries Vanguard Fiduciary Trust Company (beneficial owner of 40,674 shares) and Vanguard Investments Australia, Ltd. (beneficial owner of 24,456 shares).an investment advisor. The Vanguard Group has (i) sole voting power over 52,405 shares (ii) shared voting power over 12,725184,726 shares (iii)(ii) shared dispositive power over 53,399276,949 shares, and (iv)(iii) sole dispositive power over 9,723,56211,985,702 shares. The address of The Vanguard Group is 100 Vanguard Boulevard, Malvern, PA 19355.

(5)
(4)

Based upon statements in Schedule 13G13G/A filed by Victory CapitalWellington Management Inc.Group LLP Wellington Group Holdings LLP, Wellington Investment Advisors Holdings LLP and Wellington Management Company LLP (collectively the Welling Entities) on February 1, 2019. Victory Capital4, 2022. Each of Wellington Management Inc.Group, Wellington Group, as investment advisers, has (i) soleshared voting power over 6,005,046with respect to 10,617,030 shares. Wellington Management Company LLP, as a parent holding company or control person, has shared voting power with respect to 8,955,539 shares and (ii) soleshared dispositive power over 6,299,802with respect to 10,258,063 shares. The address of Victory CapitalWellington Entities is c/o Wellington Management Inc. is 4900 Tiedeman Road, 4th Floor, Brooklyn, OH 44144.

Company LLP, 280 Congress Street Boston, MA 02210.

(6)
(5)

Includes 4,419,095 shares of Common Stock owned by The Mitchell Special Trust. Mr. Mitchell is theco-trustee of The Mitchell Special Trust. Mr. Mitchell expressly disclaims beneficial ownership of all shares held by The Mitchell Special Trust.

(7)
(6)

Includes 185,687, shares of restricted stock and 40,481 certified performance-based awards.

shares.

(8)
(7)

Includes 88,901 shares of restricted stock and 28,777 certified performance-based awards.

shares.

(9)
(8)

Includes 72,015 shares of restricted stock and 23,979 certified performance-based awards.

shares.

(10)
(9)

Includes 187,548 shares of restricted stock and certified performance-based awards.

stock.

(11)
(10)

Includes 3,2115,203 shares of restricted stock.

(12)
(11)

Includes 3,2115,203 shares of restricted stock, 3,568 shares held by LEGATUM Partners, L.P., of which shares Mr. Chereskin is the beneficial owner and 9,736 shares held in a grantor trust of which Mr. Chereskin’s spouse is a trustee.

(13)
(12)

Includes 3,2115,203 shares of restricted stock.

(14)
(13)

The numbers reported do not include 512,356415,262 shares of Common Stock underlying performance awards granted to the NEOs.

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Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act requires the Company’s directors and executive officers, and persons who own more than 10% of a registered class of the Company’s equity securities, to file with the SEC initial reports of ownership and reports of changes in ownership of Common Stock and other equity securities of the Company.

These insiders are required by SEC regulations to furnish the Company with copies of all Section 16(a) forms they file, including Forms 3, 4 and 5. Based solely on its review of the copies of such reports, the Company believes that each of its directors and executive officers has complied with the applicable reporting requirements for transactions in the Company’s securities during 2018.

CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

Our Board has adopted a written policy supplementing our Code of Business Conduct and Ethics relating to the review, approval and ratification of transactions between us and “related parties” as generally defined by applicable rules under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. The policy covers any related party transaction in which the amount involved exceeds $120,000. Our Board has determined that the Audit Committee is best suited to review and approve related party transactions, although in certain circumstances the Board may determine that a particular related party transaction be reviewed and approved by a majority of disinterested directors. In reviewing and approving a related party transaction, the Audit Committee, after satisfying itself that it has received all material information regarding the related party transaction under review, shall approve based upon the determination whether the transaction is fair and in the best interest of the Company.

Management presents any proposed related party transaction at an Audit Committee meeting for review and approval. If management becomes aware of a proposed or existing related party transaction that has not been presented orpre-approved by the Audit Committee, management shall promptly notify the Chair of the Audit Committee who shall submit such related party transaction to the full Audit Committee for approval or ratification. If management, in consultation with our CEO, CFO or General Counsel determines that it is not practicable to wait until the next Audit Committee meeting, the Chair of the Audit Committee has been delegated the authority to review, consider and approve any such transaction. In such event, the Chair of the Audit Committee shall report any related party transaction approved by him or her at the next Audit Committee meeting. The Audit Committee may establish guidelines it determines as necessary and appropriate for management to follow in dealings with related parties and related party transactions. The procedures followed in considering a related party transaction are evidenced in the resolutions and minutes of the meetings of the Audit Committee or Board, as applicable.

Certain Agreements

Laredo Theatre

We manage theatres for Laredo Theatre, Ltd., (“Laredo”). We are the sole general partner and own 75% of the limited partnership interests of Laredo. Lone Star Theatres, Inc. (“Lone Star”) owns the remaining 25% of the limited partnership interests in Laredo and is 100% owned by Mr. David Roberts, Lee Roy Mitchell’sson-in- law. Under the agreement, management fees are paid by Laredo to us at a rate of 5% of annual theatre revenues up to $50 million and 3% of annual theatre revenues in excess of $50 million. We recorded approximately $0.65 million of management fee revenue from Laredo during 2018. As the sole general partner and the majority limited partner of Laredo, we control the affairs of the limited partnership and have the rights to dissolve the partnership or sell the theatres. We also have a license agreement with Laredo permitting Laredo to use the “Cinemark” service mark, name and corresponding logos and insignias in Laredo, Texas.

Copper Beech Capital LLC

Effective September 2, 2009, Cinemark USA, Inc. (“CUSA”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, entered into an Aircraft Time Sharing Agreement (the “Aircraft Agreement”), with Copper Beech Capital, LLC, a Texas limited liability company (the “Operator”), for the use of an aircraft and flight crew on a time sharing basis. Lee Roy Mitchell, our Chairman of the Board, and his wife, Tandy Mitchell own the membership interests of the Operator. Prior to the execution of the Aircraft Agreement, the Company had an informal agreement with the Operator to use, on occasion, a private aircraft owned by the Operator. The private aircraft is used by Mr. Mitchell and other executives who accompany Mr. Mitchell to business meetings for the

Company. The Aircraft Agreement specifies the maximum amount that the Operator can charge the Company under the applicable regulations of the Federal Aviation Administration for the use of the aircraft and flight crew. The Company pays the Operator the direct costs and expenses related to fuel, pilots, landing fees, storage fees, insurance obtained for the specific flight, flight planning, weather contract services and expenses such asin-flight food and beverage services and passenger ground transportation incurred during a trip. For 2018, the aggregate amounts paid to the Operator for the use of the aircraft was approximately $0.068 million.

Pinstack

We hold events for our employees and their families at Pinstack, an entertainment facility, at various times throughout the year. Pinstack is majority-owned by Mr. Mitchell and his wife, Tandy Mitchell. During 2018, the Company paid Pinstack approximately $0.005 million for various employee events.

FE Concepts, LLC

During April 2018, the Company, through its wholly-owned indirect subsidiary CNMK Texas Properties, LLC, formed a joint venture, FE Concepts, LLC (“FE Concepts”), with AWSR Investments, LLC (“AWSR”), an entity owned by Lee Roy Mitchell and Tandy Mitchell. FE Concepts will develop and operate a family entertainment center that offers bowling, gaming, movies and other amenities. The Company and AWSR each invested approximately $20.0 million and each have a 50% voting interest in FE Concepts.

Family Relationships

Tandy Mitchell, wife of Mr. Mitchell, is an employee of the Company. Ms. Mitchell received total compensation of $193,972 for 2018. Such amount included base salary of $132,000, cash bonus of $38,379 and all other compensation of $23,593.

Walter Hebert III,brother-in-law of Mr. Mitchell, is the Executive Vice President – Purchasing of the Company. Mr. Hebert received total compensation of $558,709 for 2018. Such amount included base salary of $275,000, cash bonus of $127,930, grant date fair market value of restricted stock of $100,000 and all other compensation of $55,779.

Century Theatres

Our subsidiary, Century Theatres, currently leases 14 theatres and one parking facility from Syufy Enterprises or affiliates of Syufy Enterprises. Raymond Syufy, one of our directors, is an officer of the general partner of Syufy Enterprises. All of the leases except one have fixed minimum annual rent. The remaining lease has rent based upon a specified percentage of gross sales as defined in the lease with no minimum annual rent. For 2018, we paid approximately $23.5 million in rent for these leases.

Director Nomination Agreement

Under the Director Nomination Agreement which we entered into on April 9, 2007 with certain of our then current stockholders, the Mitchell Investors (as defined in the Director Nomination Agreement) have a right to designate two nominees to the Board and Messrs. Mitchell (Class III) and Sepulveda (Class II) are its current nominees.

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ABOUT THE ANNUAL MEETING AND VOTING

How do I attend the Company’s Annual Meeting?
The in-person meeting will be held at 3800 Dallas Parkway, Plano, Texas 75093. To be admitted to the virtual Annual Meeting, stockholders as of the Record Date must use the following link: www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/CNK2022 and enter the 16-digit control number found on the proxy card or the voting instruction form. By logging into the website, stockholders as of the Record Date will be able to vote shares electronically on all items to be considered at the Annual Meeting. Those without a 16-digit control number will be admitted to the virtual-only Annual Meeting as guests, but guests will not have the ability to vote or otherwise participate.
What different methods can I use to vote?
If you are a stockholder of record, you may vote:
via the Internet – Visit www.proxyvote.com. Follow the instructions shown on your proxy card. Votes submitted via the internet must be received by 10:59 p.m. CDT, on May 18, 2022;
by telephone — Follow the instructions shown on your proxy card. Votes submitted by telephone must be received by 10:59 p.m. CDT, on May 18, 2022;
by mail — Complete, sign, date and return the proxy card in the postage paid envelope provided so that it is received before the Annual Meeting;
by attending the virtual Annual Meeting — Follow the instructions on the Annual Meeting Website. You will need the control number printed on your proxy card. Submitting your proxy, whether via the Internet, by telephone, or by mail will not affect your right to vote at the virtual Annual Meeting should you decide to attend the Annual Meeting; or
in person by attending the Annual Meeting
If you are a beneficial holder, you may vote:
by instructing your bank or broker — You should receive a voting instruction form from your bank or broker which you must return with your voting instructions to have your shares voted. If you have not received a voting instruction form from your bank or broker, you may contact it directly to provide instructions on how you wish to vote. Voting instructions submitted by beneficial owners to brokers or banks via the Internet or by telephone must be received by 10:59 p.m. CDT, on May 18, 2022; or
by attending the virtual Annual Meeting — If you wish to vote at the Annual Meeting, you will need to obtain a voting instruction form from your broker or bank that holds your shares of record. You will need the control number printed on your voting instruction form in order to vote at the Annual Meeting.
How can I submit questions for the Annual Meeting?
If you have questions pertaining to the business of the Annual Meeting, you must submit it in advance of the Annual Meeting. Questions may be submitted by visiting www.proxyvote.com beginning approximately two (2) weeks prior to the Annual Meeting and until 10:59 p.m. CDT, on Tuesday, May 17, 2022. You should have a proxy card or voting instruction form in hand when you access the website and follow the instructions. In order to allow us to answer questions from as many stockholders as possible during the Annual Meeting, each stockholder will be limited to one (1) question. Questions pertinent to the business of the Annual Meeting will be read aloud and answered during the Annual Meeting, subject to time constraints. Appropriate questions received that are not addressed at the Annual Meeting due to time constraints will be posted, along with our responses, in the Investor Relations section of our website as soon as practical after the conclusion of the Annual Meeting.
If there are matters of individual concern to a stockholder and not of general concern to all stockholders, or questions that are not directly related to the business of the Annual Meeting, you can contact us separately after the Annual Meeting through our Investor Relations website at https://ir.cinemark.com.

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What can I do if I need technical assistance during the Annual Meeting?
If you encounter any difficulties accessing or participating in the virtual Annual Meeting, please call the technical support number that will be posted on the Annual Meeting website log-in page.
Will the list of stockholders as of the Record Date be available during the Annual Meeting?
During the Annual Meeting, the list of our stockholders of record entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting will be available for viewing at www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/CNK2022. Stockholders requesting access to the list will be asked to provide the 16-digit control number found on their proxy card or voting instruction form previously mailed or made available to stockholders entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting.
What is the purpose of holding the Annual Meeting?

We are holding the Annual Meeting to elect three Class III directors, to ratify the selection of Deloitte & Touche as our independent registered public accounting firm for 20192022 and to hold anon-binding, advisory vote on our 2018

2021 executive compensation. Our Governance Committee has recommended the nominees to our Board and our Board has nominated the nominees. Our Audit Committee has appointed Deloitte & Touche as our independent registered public accounting firm for 20192022 and our Board has ratified the appointment. Our Compensation Committee has approved our executive compensation program and the Board has recommended that the stockholders vote to approve our executive compensation program and the compensation paid to our NEOs for 2018.2021. If any other matters requiring a stockholder vote properly come before the Annual Meeting, those stockholders present at the Annual Meeting and the proxies who have been appointed by our stockholders will vote as they deem appropriate.

How many shares must be present to hold the Annual Meeting?

A majority of our outstanding Common Stock as of the Record Date must be present at the Annual Meeting in order to hold the Annual Meeting and conduct business. This is called a “quorum.” Unless a quorum is present at the Annual Meeting, no action may be taken at the Annual Meeting except the adjournment thereof until a later time. Shares are counted as present at the Annual Meeting if you are present and vote in person at the Annual Meeting, if you vote via the Internet, by telephone, by mail or if you are represented by proxy. Abstentions and “brokernon-votes” are counted as present for the purpose of determining the presence of a quorum.

Who can vote at the Annual Meeting?

Only stockholders as of the Record Date can vote at the Annual Meeting.

What is the Record Date and what does it mean?

The Record Date for the Annual Meeting is March 28, 2019.25, 2022. The Record Date is established by the Board as required by Delaware law. Owners of record of Common Stock at the close of business on the Record Date are entitled to:

(a)
(a)

receive notice of the Annual Meeting, and

(b)
(b)

vote at the Annual Meeting and any adjournments or postponements of the Annual Meeting.

What is the difference between a stockholder of record and a stockholder who holds stock in street name?

(a) Stockholder of record: If your shares are registered in your name with our transfer agent, EQ, you are a stockholder of record with respect to those shares. As a stockholder of record, you have the right to grant your proxy directly to us or to a third party, or to vote in person at the Annual Meeting.

(b)Stockholder who holds stock in street name: If your shares are held by a broker or by a bank, you are considered to be a beneficial owner of shares held in “street name.” As the beneficial owner, you have the right to direct your broker or bank on how to vote and you are also invited to attend the Annual Meeting. Your broker or bank, as the record holder of your shares, may exercise discretionary authority to vote on “routine” items but may not vote on“non-routine” “non-routine” items without your instructions.

Your broker or bank has enclosed or provided voting instructions for you to use in directing the broker or bank on how to vote your shares. Since a beneficial owner in street name is not the stockholder of record, you may not vote these shares in person at the Annual Meeting unless you obtain a “legal proxy”voting instruction form from the broker or bank that holds your shares, giving you the right to vote the shares at the Annual Meeting.
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How many shares must be present to hold the Annual Meeting?
A majority of our outstanding Common Stock as of the Record Date must be present at the Annual Meeting in order to hold the Annual Meeting and conduct business. This is called a “quorum.” Unless a quorum is present at the Annual Meeting, no action may be taken at the Annual Meeting except the adjournment thereof until a later time. Shares are counted as present at the Annual Meeting if you are present and vote at the Annual Meeting, if you vote via the Internet, by telephone, by mail or if you are represented by proxy. Abstentions and “broker non-votes” are counted as present for the purpose of determining the presence of a quorum.
What is a proxy and how does the proxy process operate?

A proxy is your legal designation of another person to vote the stock you own. The person(s) that you designate to vote your shares are called proxies. Sean GambleMelissa Thomas and Michael Cavalier of the Company have been designated as proxies for the Annual Meeting. The term “proxy” also refers to the written document or “proxy card” that you sign to authorize those persons to vote your shares.

By executing the proxy card, you authorize the above-named individuals to act as your proxies to vote your shares in the manner that you specify. The proxy voting mechanism is vitally important to us. In order for us to obtain the necessary stockholder approval of items, a quorum of stockholders must be present or represented at the Annual Meeting in person or by proxy. Since few stockholders can spend the time or money to attend stockholder meetings in person, voting by proxy is necessary to obtain a quorum and complete the stockholder vote.Meeting. It is important that you attend the Annual Meeting in person or grant a proxy to vote your shares to assure a quorum is obtained so corporate business can be transacted. If a quorum is not obtained, we must postpone the Annual Meeting and solicit additional proxies, which is an expensive and time-consuming process.

What different methods can I use to vote?

If you are a stockholder of record, you may vote:

via the Internet or by telephone — Follow the instructions shown on your proxy card. Votes submitted via the Internet or by telephone must be received by 10:59 p.m. CST, on May 22, 2019;

by mail — Complete, sign, date and return the proxy card in the postage paid envelope provided so that it is received before the Annual Meeting; or

in person — We will pass out written ballots at the Annual Meeting and you may deliver your completed and signed proxy card in person. Submitting your proxy or voting instructions, whether via the Internet, by telephone, or by mail will not affect your right to vote in person should you decide to attend the Annual Meeting.

If you are a beneficial holder, you may vote:

by instructing your bank or broker — You should receive a voting instruction form from your bank or broker which you must return with your voting instructions to have your shares voted. If you have not received a voting instruction form from your bank or broker, you may contact it directly to provide instructions on how you wish to vote. Voting instructions submitted by beneficial owners to brokers or banks via the Internet or by telephone must be received by 10:59 p.m. CST, on May 22, 2019; or

in person — If you wish to vote in person at the Annual Meeting, you will need to obtain a “legal proxy” form from your broker or bank that holds your shares of record and you must bring that document to the Annual Meeting.

What happens if I do not give specific voting instructions?

Stockholder of Record.

If you are a stockholder of record and you do not:

indicate when voting on the Internet or by telephone that you wish to vote as recommended by the Board; or

sign and return a proxy card without specific voting instructions.

instructions

then the proxy holders will vote your shares in the manner recommended by the Board on all matters presented in this proxy statement and as the proxy holders may determine in their discretion with respect to any other matters properly presented for a vote at the Annual Meeting.

Beneficial Owner.

If you own shares through a broker or bank and do not provide voting instructions to the broker or bank holding your shares, your broker or bank may represent your shares at the Annual Meeting for purposes of obtaining a quorum. Your broker or bank may vote your shares in its discretion on some “routine matters”. However, with respect to“non-routine “non-routine matters”, your broker or bank may not vote your shares for you. With respect to these“non-routine “non-routine matters”, the aggregate number of unvoted shares is reported as “brokernon-votes”.

Which ballot measures are called “routine” or“non-routine” “non-routine”?

Under the broker voting rules of the NYSE, the ratification of the appointment of Deloitte & Touche as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for 20192022 (Item 2) is considered a “routine” matter, and the election of directors (Item 1) and thenon-binding, annual advisory vote on executive compensation (Item 3) are considered“non-routine” “non-routine” matters.

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What are brokernon-votes?

If you are the beneficial owner of shares and hold stock in street name, then the broker or bank, as the stockholder of record of the shares, may exercise discretionary authority to vote your shares with respect to “routine” matters but will not be permitted to vote the shares with respect to“non-routine” “non-routine” matters. A brokernon-vote occurs when you do not provide the broker with voting instructions on“non-routine” “non-routine” matters for shares owned by you but held in the name of the broker. For such matters, the broker cannot vote and reports the number of such shares as “brokernon-votes.”

How are brokernon-votes and abstentions treated?

Brokernon-votes and abstentions are counted for purposes of determining a quorum. However, see below with regards to the effect of brokernon-votes and abstentions on approval of specific agenda items.

What is the voting requirement for each of the items?

Approval of Item 1: Directors are elected by a plurality voting standard. The nominees who receive the highest number of affirmative votes cast by the stockholders present in personat the Annual Meeting or represented by proxy at the meeting and entitled to vote thereon will be elected. However, pursuant to the Corporate Governance Guidelines, in an uncontested election, any director nominee who receives a greater number of votes “withheld” from his or her election than votes “for” such election shall promptly tender his or her resignation from the Board and all committees of the Board following certification of the results of the Annual Meeting by the Inspector of Elections. The Governance Committee (excluding the nominee in question if applicable) would then consider the resignation offer and make a recommendation to the Board as to whether to accept or reject the resignation. Within 90 days following certification of the results of the annual meeting of stockholders, the Board will make a final determination as to whether to accept the director’s resignation. The Board’s explanation of its decision would then be promptly disclosed in a Form8-K filed with the SEC. If a director’s resignation is rejected by the Board, the director will continue to serve for the remainder of the term for which he or she was elected and until his or her successor is duly elected, except in the event of his or her earlier death, resignation or removal. The Board believes that this voting policy promotes stability in governance by ensuring that a full slate of carefully chosen and nominated members is elected at each annual meeting of stockholders.

Under the plurality voting standard, votes marked “For” will be counted in favor of the director nominee and brokernon-votes and votes withheld shall have no effect on the election of a director. However, a withheld vote could affect whether such director would be required to submit a resignation as discussed above.

Approval of Item 2: The ratification of the appointment of Deloitte & Touche requires the affirmative vote of a majority of the votes cast by stockholders present in personat the Annual Meeting or represented by proxy at the Annual Meeting and entitled to vote thereon. Since this proposalitem is considered a “routine” matter, brokernon-votes do not arise as brokers and banks may exercise discretionary authority to vote your shares. Abstentions will have no effect on this item.

Approval of Item 3: The advisory vote on executive compensation requires the affirmative vote of a majority of the votes cast by stockholders present in personat the Annual Meeting or represented by proxy at the Annual Meeting and entitled to vote thereon.

How does the Board recommend I vote?

The Board recommends that you vote:

FOR each of the nominees for director;

FORthe ratification of the appointment of Deloitte & Touche as our independent registered public accounting firm for 2019;2022; and

FOR thenon-binding, advisory vote to approve our executive compensation.
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Can I revoke or change my proxy? If so, how?

You may revoke your proxy and change your vote at any time before the proxy has been exercised at the Annual Meeting.

If you are a stockholder of record, your proxy can be revoked in several ways:

by timely delivery of a written revocation to the Company Secretary;

by submitting another valid proxy bearing a later date; or

by attending the Annual Meeting in person and giving the inspector of election notice that you intend to votevoting your shares in person.

shares.

If your shares are held in street name, you must contact your broker or bank in order to revoke your proxy. Generally, you may change your vote by submitting new voting instructions to your broker or bank, or, by attending the Annual Meeting and voting in person if you have obtained a “legal proxy”voting instruction form from your broker or bank giving you the right to vote your shares.

Who counts the votes?

The Company has retained a representative of Broadridge Financial Solutions to serve as an independent tabulator to receive and tabulate the proxies and as an independent inspector of election to certify the results.

Who pays for this proxy solicitation?

The Company pays for this proxy solicitation. We use Broadridge Financial Solutions, its agents, and brokers to distribute all proxy materials to our stockholders. We will pay them a fee and reimburse any expenses they incur in making the distribution. Proxies will be solicited on behalf of the Board by mail, telephone, other electronic means or in person. We have retained D.F. King & Co., Inc., 48 Wall Street, 22nd Floor, New York, NY 10005, to assist with the solicitation for a fee of $7,500 plus reasonableout-of-pocket expenses.

How can I obtain copies of the Company’s annual reports and other available information about the Company?Company

?

Stockholders may receive a copy of the Company’s 20182021 Annual Report Form10-K at no charge by sending a written request to Michael Cavalier, Company Secretary at Cinemark Holdings, Inc., 3900 Dallas Parkway, Suite 500, Plano, Texas 75093.

You can also visit our Website athttp:https://investors.cinemark.comir.cinemark.com/ for free access to our corporate governance documents and our filings with the SEC, including our annual reports on Form10-K, quarterly reports on Form10-Q, current reports on Form8-K, and all amendments to these reports. The SEC also maintains a Website that contains reports, proxy and information statements and other information regarding registrants. The address of the Website iswww.sec.govwww.sec.gov.

DEADLINE FOR STOCKHOLDER PROPOSALS FOR THE 20202023 ANNUAL MEETING

For inclusion in the proxy statement: Stockholder proposals requested to be included in our proxy statement and form of proxy for our 20202023 annual meeting must be in writing and received by the end of business on December 10, 20197, 2022 at our principal executive offices at 3900 Dallas Parkway, Suite 500, Plano, Texas 75093, Attention: Michael Cavalier, Company Secretary.

Director nomination or proposal for annual meeting: Stockholders who wish to nominate a director or introduce a proposal not included in the proxy statement at the 20202023 annual meeting may do so in accordance with ourby-laws. These procedures provide that stockholders who wish to bring a proper subject of business before the 20202023 annual meeting must do so by a written notice in proper written form to the Company Secretary received not less than 90 and not more than120than 120 days before the anniversary date of the Annual Meeting and must be accompanied by certainthe information about the stockholder making the proposal, in accordance with ourby-laws.listed below. As a result, any notice given by or on behalf of a stockholder pursuant to these provisions of ourby-laws (and not pursuant to the SEC’s Rule14a-8(e)) must be received no earlier than January 24, 2020,19, 2023, and no later than February 23, 202018, 2023, at our principal executive offices at 3900 Dallas Parkway, Suite 500, Plano, Texas 75093, Attention: Michael Cavalier, Company Secretary.


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To recommend a candidate for election to the Board for the 2023 annual meeting of stockholders, a stockholder must submit the following information to the Company Secretary:
the name and address of the stockholder of record and the beneficial owner, if any, on whose behalf the proposal is made;
a representation that the stockholder intends to appear in person or by proxy at the annual meeting;
the number of shares of capital stock of the Company that are owned beneficially and of record by such stockholder and the beneficial owner, if any, on whose behalf the nomination is made;
a description of any arrangements or understandings between the stockholder, the beneficial owner and the nominee or any other person (including their names);
the name, age, business and residential addresses of the stockholder’s nominee for director;
the biographical and other information about the nominee (including the number of shares of capital stock of the Company owned beneficially or of record by the nominee) that would be required to be included in a proxy statement filed pursuant to the proxy rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission; and
the nominee’s consent to be named as a nominee and to serve on the Board.
A copy of ourby-laws is available from the Company Secretary upon written request.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Stockholders Sharing a Common Address

STOCKHOLDERS SHARING A COMMON ADDRESS
If you and other residents at your mailing address own Common Stock in street name, your broker or bank may have sent you a notice that your household will receive only one proxy statement for each company in which you hold stock through that broker or bank. Nevertheless, each stockholder will receive a separate proxy card. This practice, known as “householding,” is designed to reduce the Company’s printing and postage costs. If you did not respond that you did not want to participate in householding, the broker or bank will assume that you have consented, and will send one copy of our proxy statement to your address. You may revoke your consent to householding by contacting your broker or bank, if you hold Common Stock in street name, or the Company’s Secretary, if you are the registered holder of the Common Stock. The revocation of your consent to householding will be effective 30 days following its receipt. Upon written or oral request to the Company’s Secretary at the address or telephone number provided above, the Company will deliver promptly a separate copy of this proxy statement to a stockholder at a shared address to which a single copy of this proxy statement was delivered. By written or oral request to the same address (i) a stockholder may direct a notification to the Company that the stockholder wishes to receive a separate annual report or proxy statement in the future or (ii) stockholders who are sharing an address and who are receiving delivery of multiple copies of the Company’s annual reports or proxy statements can request delivery of only a single copy of these documents to their shared address.

Incorporation by Reference

INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE
The material under the headings “Compensation Committee Report,” “Audit Committee Report” and the disclosure regarding independence of the members of the Audit Committee shall not be deemed to be “filed” with the SEC nor deemed incorporated into any future filing with the SEC, except to the extent that we specifically incorporate it by reference into the filing.

OTHER MATTERS

The Board knows of no other business that will be presented at the Annual Meeting. If any other business is properly brought before the Annual Meeting, proxies received will be voted in respect thereof in accordance with the recommendation of the Board. Discretionary authority with respect to such other matters is granted by the execution of the enclosed proxy.
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AVAILABILITY OF REPORT ON FORM10-K

Upon your written request, we will provide to you a complimentary copy of our 20182021 Annual Report Form10-K (without exhibits) as filed with the SEC. Your request should be mailed to the Company’s offices, addressed as follows: Cinemark Holdings, Inc., Attention: Company Secretary, 3900 Dallas Parkway, Suite 500, Plano, Texas 75093. A free copy of the 20182021 Annual Report Form10-K may also be obtained at the website maintained by the SEC atwww.sec.govor by visiting our website at http: https://investors.cinemark.comir.cinemark.com/ and clicking on the “Financials” tab and then on “SEC Filings.”

QUESTIONS

If you have questions or need more information about the Annual Meeting, write to:


Cinemark Holdings, Inc.


3900 Dallas Parkway Suite 500


Plano, Texas 75093


Attention: Michael Cavalier, Secretary

By Order of the Board of Directors,


Michael Cavalier
Executive Vice President – General Counsel &
Business Affairs
April 6, 2022

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ANNEX A: SUPPLEMENTAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION
NON-GAAP MEASURES
Reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA
(unaudited, in thousands)
Q4 2021
Twelve Months
Ended 12-31-2021
Net income
$    6,482
$    (422,215)
Add (deduct):
Income taxes
(1,233)
(16,802)
Interest expense
38,122
149,702
Loss on extinguishment of debt
6,527
Other expense, net (a)
8,163
43,532
Cash distributions from other equity investees(b)
156
Depreciation and amortization
63,075
265,363
Impairment of long-lived assets
13,365
20,845
Restructuring costs
287
(1,001)
(Gain) loss on disposal of assets and other
142
8,025
Non-cash rent
(1,648)
(3,451)
Share based awards compensation expense(c)
12,682
29,271
Adjusted EBITDA
$139,437
$79,952

By Order(a)

Includes interest income, foreign currency exchange loss, equity in loss of affiliates and interest expense - NCM and excludes distributions from NCM and distributions from DCIP.
(b)
Includes cash distributions received from equity investees, other than those from DCIP noted above, that were recorded as a reduction of the Board of Directors,

respective investment balances. These distributions are reported entirely within the U.S. operating segment.

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(c)

Michael Cavalier

Executive Vice President – General CounselNon-cash expense included in general and Secretaryadministrative expenses.

April 8, 2019

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CINEMARK HOLDINGS, INC.

3900 Dallas Parkway, Suite 500

Plano, Texas 75093

VOTE BY INTERNET - www.proxyvote.com

Use the Internet to transmit your voting instructions and for electronic delivery of information. Vote by 11:59 P.M. ET on 05/22/2019. Have your proxy card in hand when you access the web site and follow the instructions to obtain your records and to create an electronic voting instruction form.

ELECTRONIC DELIVERY OF FUTURE PROXY MATERIALS

If you would like to reduce the costs incurred by our company in mailing proxy materials, you can consent to receiving all future proxy statements, proxy cards and annual reports electronically via e-mail or the Internet. To sign up for electronic delivery, please follow the instructions above to vote using the Internet and, when prompted, indicate that you agree to receive or access proxy materials electronically in future years.

VOTE BY PHONE - 1-800-690-6903

Use any touch-tone telephone to transmit your voting instructions. Vote by 11:59 P.M. ET on 05/22/2019. Have your proxy card in hand when you call and then follow the instructions.

VOTE BY MAIL

Mark, sign and date your proxy card and return it in the postage-paid envelope we have provided or return it to Vote Processing, c/o Broadridge, 51 Mercedes Way, Edgewood, NY 11717.

    TO VOTE, MARK BLOCKS BELOW IN BLUE OR BLACK INK AS FOLLOWS:

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THIS PROXY CARD IS VALID ONLY WHEN SIGNED AND DATED.

For

Withhold

For All

To withhold authority to vote for any individual nominee(s), mark “For All Except” and write the number(s) of the nominee(s) on the line below.

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The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR the following:

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1.Election of Class III Directors:

Nominees

01)Benjamin Chereskin         02) Lee Roy Mitchell         03) Raymond Syufy

The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR proposals 2 and 3.

ForAgainstAbstain
2.Ratification of the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for 2019.
3.Non-binding, annual advisory vote on executive compensation.

NOTE:Transact such other business as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment thereof.

For address change/comments, mark here.

(see reverse for instructions)

Please sign exactly as your name(s) appears on Proxy. If held in joint tenancy, all persons should sign. Trustees, administrator, etc., should include title and authority. Corporations should provide full name of corporation and title of authorized officer signing the Proxy.

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3800 Dallas Parkway

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Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the Annual Meeting:The Form 10-K, Notice & Proxy Statement is/are available atwww.proxyvote.com

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CINEMARK HOLDINGS, INC.

ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS

Thursday, May 23, 2019

9:00 a.m. CDT

Cinemark Holdings, Inc.

3800 Dallas Parkway,

Plano, Texas 75093

This proxy is solicited by the Board of Directors for use at the Annual Meeting on May 23, 2019

The shares of stock you hold in your account as of the Record Date will be voted as you specify on the reverse side.

If no choice is specified, the proxy will be voted “FOR” all Items.

By signing the proxy, you revoke all prior proxies and appoint Sean Gamble and Michael Cavalier, and each of them with full power of substitution, to vote your shares on the matters shown on the reverse side and any other matters which may come before the Annual Meeting and all adjournments.

Address change/comments:

(If you noted any Address Changes and/or Comments above, please mark corresponding box on the reverse side.)

See reverse for voting instructions.