Lionsgate Studios Corp.
Business
Lionsgate Studios Corp. is a standalone publicly traded content company that produces, acquires and distributes motion pictures and television programming. It offers theatrical films, home entertainment (physical and digital), television series and related ancillary content including music, consumer products, live experiences, interactive and location‑based entertainment. The company operates through two reportable segments: Motion Picture and Television Production, and a Global Products and Experiences division that manages merchandise, live events, games and location‑based attractions. Lionsgate distributes content domestically and internationally across theatrical exhibitors, broadcasters, streaming platforms, digital marketplaces and ancillary channels.
Summary from filing dated 2025-05-30
Financials
Consolidated Statement of Income
| Concept | Trend | Mar 31, 2026 2026-03-31 | Mar 31, 2025 2025-03-31 | Mar 31, 2024 2024-03-31 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | 2,632 | 2,585 | 2,450 | |
| Expenses: | — | — | — | |
| Direct operating | 1,584 | 1,740 | 1,469 | |
| Distribution and marketing | 484 | 399 | 465 | |
| General and administration | 398 | 358 | 385 | |
| Depreciation and amortization | 18 | 18 | 16 | |
| Restructuring and other | 51 | 88 | 130 | |
| Total expenses | 2,535 | 2,603 | 2,465 | |
| Operating income (loss) | 97 | −18 | −15 | |
| Interest expense | 260 | 262 | 247 | |
| Interest and other income | 18 | 15 | 19 | |
| Other loss, net | −20 | −12 | −19 | |
| Gain (loss) on extinguishment of debt | −2 | −5 | 10 | |
| Gain on investments, net | 11 | 0 | 4 | |
| Equity interests income (loss) | −3 | 4 | 9 | |
| Loss from continuing operations before income taxes | −159 | −277 | −240 | |
| Income tax provision | 16 | 17 | 22 | |
| Net loss from continuing operations, net of income taxes | −176 | −295 | −261 | |
| Net loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes | −17 | −79 | −855 | |
| Net loss | −192 | −374 | −1,116 | |
| Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests | 6 | −12 | −13 | |
| Net loss attributable to Lionsgate Studios Corp. shareholders | −198 | −362 | −1,103 | |
| Amounts attributable to Lionsgate Studios Corp. shareholders: | — | — | — | |
| Net loss from continuing operations | −182 | −283 | −248 | |
| Net loss from discontinued operations, net of tax | −17 | −79 | −855 | |
| Net loss attributable to Lionsgate Studios Corp. shareholders | −198 | −362 | −1,103 | |
| Per share information attributable to Lionsgate Studios Corp. shareholders: | — | — | — | |
| Basic net loss per common share - continuing operations (in dollars per share) | −0.64 | −1.12 | −1.07 | |
| Basic net loss per common share - discontinued operations (in dollars per share) | −0.06 | −0.31 | −3.51 | |
| Basic net loss per common share (in dollars per share) | −0.7 | −1.43 | −4.58 | |
| Diluted net loss per common share - continuing operations (in dollars per share) | −0.64 | −1.12 | −1.07 | |
| Diluted net loss per common share - discontinued operations (in dollars per share) | −0.06 | −0.31 | −3.51 | |
| Diluted net loss per common share (in dollars per share) | −0.7 | −1.43 | −4.58 | |
| Weighted average number of common shares outstanding: | — | — | — | |
| Basic (in shares) | 285 | 249 | 244 | |
| Diluted (in shares) | 285 | 249 | 244 |
Consolidated Balance Sheet
| Concept | Trend | Mar 31, 2026 2026-03-31 | Mar 31, 2025 2025-03-31 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASSETS | — | — | |
| Current assets: | — | — | |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 342 | 213 | |
| Accounts receivable, net | 785 | 586 | |
| Other current assets | 362 | 362 | |
| Assets of discontinued operations - current | 0 | 76 | |
| Total current assets | 1,489 | 1,236 | |
| Investment in films and television programs, net | 2,128 | 1,994 | |
| Property and equipment, net | 35 | 34 | |
| Investments | 41 | 78 | |
| Intangible assets, net | 26 | 21 | |
| Goodwill | 847 | 809 | |
| Other noncurrent assets | 761 | 827 | |
| Assets of discontinued operations - noncurrent | 0 | 1,824 | |
| Total assets | 5,327 | 6,822 | |
| LIABILITIES | — | — | |
| Total current liabilities: | — | — | |
| Accounts payable | 213 | 257 | |
| Content related payables - current | 38 | 35 | |
| Accrued expenses and other current liabilities | 354 | 229 | |
| Participations and residuals | 616 | 643 | |
| Film related obligations - current | 1,293 | 1,618 | |
| Debt - current | 162 | 134 | |
| Deferred revenue - current | 370 | 202 | |
| Liabilities of discontinued operations - current | 0 | 351 | |
| Total current liabilities | 3,047 | 3,467 | |
| Debt - noncurrent | 1,778 | 1,839 | |
| Participations and residuals | 485 | 409 | |
| Film related obligations - noncurrent | 657 | 365 | |
| Other noncurrent liabilities | 308 | 417 | |
| Deferred revenue - noncurrent | 88 | 169 | |
| Deferred tax liabilities | 14 | 13 | |
| Liabilities of discontinued operations - noncurrent | 0 | 401 | |
| Total liabilities | 6,377 | 7,081 | |
| Commitments and contingencies (Note 18) | — | — | |
| Redeemable noncontrolling interest | 114 | 94 | |
| EQUITY (DEFICIT) | — | — | |
| Common shares | 2,497 | 3,197 | |
| Accumulated deficit | −3,733 | −3,534 | |
| Accumulated other comprehensive income | 43 | 73 | |
| Total Lionsgate Studios Corp. shareholders’ equity (deficit) | −1,193 | −265 | |
| Noncontrolling interests | 29 | −88 | |
| Total equity (deficit) | −1,164 | −353 | |
| Total liabilities, redeemable noncontrolling interests and equity (deficit) | 5,327 | 6,822 |
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
| Concept | Trend | Mar 31, 2026 2026-03-31 | Mar 31, 2025 2025-03-31 | Mar 31, 2024 2024-03-31 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Activities: | — | — | — | |
| Net loss | −192 | −374 | −1,116 | |
| Less: Net loss from discontinued operations, net of tax | −17 | −79 | −855 | |
| Net loss from continuing operations, net of tax | −176 | −295 | −261 | |
| Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities: | — | — | — | |
| Depreciation and amortization | 18 | 18 | 16 | |
| Amortization of films and television programs | 1,023 | 1,173 | 930 | |
| Amortization of debt financing costs and other non-cash interest | 8 | 25 | 27 | |
| Non-cash share-based compensation | 78 | 57 | 70 | |
| Other non-cash items | −59 | −39 | −49 | |
| Non-cash charge from modification of an equity award | 0 | 0 | 49 | |
| Content and other impairments | 17 | 35 | 13 | |
| (Gain) loss on extinguishment of debt | −2 | −5 | 10 | |
| Equity interests (income) loss | −3 | 4 | 9 | |
| Gain on investments, net | 11 | 0 | 4 | |
| Deferred income taxes | −3 | 400,000 | −600,000 | |
| Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | — | — | — | |
| Accounts receivable, net | −29 | −183 | −96 | |
| Investment in films and television programs, net | 1,184 | 1,197 | 698 | |
| Other assets | −57 | 66 | −6 | |
| Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | −73 | −115 | −37 | |
| Participations and residuals | 47 | −35 | 27 | |
| Content related payables | −3 | −13 | −25 | |
| Deferred revenue | 50 | 88 | −6 | |
| Net Cash Flows Provided By (Used In) Operating Activities - Continuing Operations | −53 | −102 | 234 | |
| Net Cash Flows Provided By (Used In) Operating Activities - Discontinued Operations | 78 | −64 | 163 | |
| Net Cash Flows Provided By (Used In) Operating Activities | 25 | −166 | 397 | |
| Investing Activities: | — | — | — | |
| Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired | 29 | 0 | 331 | |
| Net proceeds from purchase price adjustments for eOne acquisition | 0 | 12 | 0 | |
| Proceeds from the sale of equity method and other investments | 37 | 2 | 5 | |
| Investments in equity method investees and other | 2 | 2 | 13 | |
| Asset acquisition (film library and related assets) | 0 | 35 | 0 | |
| Repayment (increase) of loans receivable, net | −600,000 | −2 | 4 | |
| Capital expenditures | 13 | 14 | 10 | |
| Net Cash Flows Used In Investing Activities - Continuing Operations | −7 | −35 | −352 | |
| Net Cash Flows Used In Investing Activities - Discontinued Operations | −2 | −18 | −25 | |
| Net Cash Flows Used in Investing Activities | −9 | −53 | −377 | |
| Financing Activities: | — | — | — | |
| Debt - borrowings, net of debt issuance and redemption costs | 2,950 | 4,235 | 3,145 | |
| Debt - repurchases and repayments | 3,001 | 4,443 | 2,673 | |
| Film related obligations - borrowings | 2,510 | 1,986 | 1,821 | |
| Film related obligations - repayments | 2,564 | 1,960 | 1,943 | |
| Cash settlement in connection with Starz Separation refinancing (see Note 8) | −263 | 0 | 0 | |
| Sale of noncontrolling interest in Legacy Lionsgate Studios Corp. (see Note 3) | −4 | 282 | 0 | |
| Purchase of noncontrolling interest | 0 | 7 | 195 | |
| Distributions to noncontrolling interest | 7 | 10 | 2 | |
| Exercise of stock options | 400,000 | 700,000 | 500,000 | |
| Tax withholding required on equity awards | 14 | 29 | 32 | |
| Net Cash Flows Provided By Financing Activities - Continuing Operations | 133 | 54 | 122 | |
| Net Cash Flows Provided By (Used In) Financing Activities - Discontinued Operations | −22 | 91 | −83 | |
| Net Cash Flows Provided By Financing Activities | 111 | 144 | 40 | |
| Net Change In Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash | 127 | −75 | 60 | |
| Foreign Exchange Effects on Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash | 1 | −5 | −1 | |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash - End Of Period | — | — | — | |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash - End Of Period | — | — | — |