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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)

[X]  QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2005

OR

[ ]  TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from                      to                     

Commission file number: 001-12391

PANAVISION INC.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)


Delaware 13-3593063
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
   
6219 De Soto Avenue
Woodland Hills, California
91367
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)

Registrant's telephone number including area code: (818) 316-1000

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes [X]     No  [ ]

Indicate by checkmark whether the registrant is an accelerated filer (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934). Yes [ ]     No  [X]

APPLICABLE ONLY TO CORPORATE ISSUERS:

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the Issuer's classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.

As of May 12, 2005, there were 39,380,729 shares of Panavision Inc. Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share, outstanding.




PANAVISION INC.

INDEX TO QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORM 10-Q
FOR THE QUARTER ENDED MARCH 31, 2005


Part I.    Financial Information
Item 1. Financial Statements  
  Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations 3
  Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets 4
  Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows 6
  Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements 8
Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations 16
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk 25
Item 4. Controls and Procedures 25
Part II.    Other Information
Item 1. Legal Proceedings 26
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds 26
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities 26
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders 26
Item 5. Other Information 26
Item 6. Exhibits 26
SIGNATURES 29

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PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1.  Financial Statements

The financial information herein and management's discussion thereof include consolidated data for Panavision Inc. ("Registrant" or "Panavision") and its subsidiaries. Registrant and its subsidiaries are sometimes herein referred to collectively as the "Company".

PANAVISION INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)
(In thousands, except per share amounts)


  Three Months
Ended March 31,
  2005 2004
Camera rental $ 31,806   $ 30,844  
Lighting rental   9,704     8,522  
Sales and other   10,626     9,684  
Total rental revenue and sales   52,136     49,050  
Cost of camera rental   19,466     16,399  
Cost of lighting rental   8,160     8,144  
Cost of sales and other   5,984     5,596  
Gross margin   18,526     18,911  
Selling, general and administrative expenses   19,024     16,160  
Research and development expenses   1,611     1,460  
Operating income (loss)   (2,109   1,291  
Interest income   89     98  
Interest expense   (8,352   (7,881
Foreign exchange gain (loss)   (396   251  
Refinancing expense   (154   (6,470
Other income, net   518     92  
Loss from continuing operations before income taxes   (10,404   (12,619
Income tax provision   (597   (1,412
Net loss from continuing operations   (11,001   (14,031
Discontinued operations:
Income from EFILM (net of income tax provision of $0 and $58,     respectively)
      64  
Net income from discontinued operations       64  
Net loss $ (11,001 $ (13,967
Net loss from continuing operations attributable to common stockholders $ (11,001 $ (19,281
Net loss from continuing operations per share – basic and diluted $ (0.28 $ (2.20
Net loss per share – basic and diluted $ (0.28 $ (2.19
Shares used in computation – basic and diluted   39,381     8,770  

See accompanying notes.

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PANAVISION INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands, except share data)


  March 31, 2005 December 31, 2004
  (Unaudited) (Note 1)
ASSETS
Current assets:            
Cash and cash equivalents $ 3,974   $ 6,593  
Accounts receivable (net of allowance of $1,711 in 2005 and
$1,618 in 2004)
  30,373     28,897  
Inventories   15,334     14,926  
Prepaid expenses   4,615     3,912  
Note receivable   821     826  
Due from related parties       106  
Other current assets   2,895     2,081  
Total current assets   58,012     57,341  
Property, plant and equipment, net   229,726     230,795  
Goodwill, net   259,800     259,909  
Patents and trademarks, net   66,149     66,266  
Other assets   6,395     6,349  
Total assets $ 620,082   $ 620,660  

See accompanying notes.

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PANAVISION INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands, except share data)


  March 31, 2005 December 31, 2004
  (Unaudited) (Note 1)
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:            
Accounts payable $ 13,501   $ 8,634  
Accrued liabilities   28,648     28,119  
Current maturities of long-term debt   75,030     9,557  
Total current liabilities   117,179     46,310  
Long-term debt   222,728     290,740  
Note payable to affiliate   18,154     9,154  
Deferred tax liabilities, net   27,775     28,201  
Other liabilities   3,353     3,323  
 
Commitments and contingencies            
             
Stockholders' equity:            
Common stock, $0.01 par value; 50,000,000 shares authorized;
39,380,729 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2005 and
December 31, 2004
  394     394  
Additional paid-in capital   374,780     374,780  
Revaluation capital   333,199     333,199  
Accumulated deficit   (482,951   (471,950
Accumulated other comprehensive income   5,471     6,509  
Total stockholders' equity   230,893     242,932  
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 620,082   $ 620,660  

See accompanying notes.

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PANAVISION INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
(In thousands)


  Three Months
Ended March 31,
  2005 2004
Operating activities            
Net loss from continuing operations $ (11,001 $ (14,031
Adjustments to derive net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:            
Depreciation and amortization   10,972     10,448  
Write-off of deferred financing costs       3,436  
Gain on sale of property and equipment   (462   (99
Amortization of deferred financing costs   258     438  
Dividends received from equity investments       500  
Deferred income tax benefit       (1,100
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:            
Accounts receivable   (1,476   154  
Inventories   (408   (1,267
Prepaid expenses and other current assets   (1,512   (575
Accounts payable   1,867     2,381  
Accrued liabilities   529     (198
Due to related parties   106     (306
Other, net   (48   (2,822
Net cash used in operating activities   (1,175   (3,041
             
Investing activities            
Capital expenditures   (7,766   (5,279
Proceeds from dispositions of fixed assets   463     102  
Net cash used in investing activities   (7,303   (5,177
             
Financing activities            
Borrowings under Amended Credit Agreement       135,600  
Proceeds from issuance of Senior Notes       100,000  
Repayments of long-term debt   (2,641   (252,464
Deferred financing costs   (483   (452
Capital contribution, net of transaction costs       22,710  
Borrowings under notes payable to affiliate   9,000     2,000  
Net cash provided by financing activities   5,876     7,394  
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash   (17   30  
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents   (2,619   (794
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period   6,593     6,770  
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 3,974   $ 5,976  
             
             

See accompanying notes.

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PANAVISION INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)


  Three Months
Ended March 31,
  2005 2004
Supplemental cash flow information (in thousands)            
Interest paid during the period $ 9,396   $ 6,103  
Income taxes paid during the period $ 79   $ 656  

Supplemental non-cash activities

During the three months ended March 31, 2005, the Company purchased, received but had not yet paid for rental assets totaling approximately $3.0 million; this amount was reflected as a current liability at March 31, 2005 and therefore not included as a cash outflow from investing activities.

As described in Note 4 of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, in January 2004, the Company issued to PX Holding Corporation ("PX Holding") 1,381,690 shares of new Series E Non-Cumulative Perpetual Participating Preferred Stock, par value $0.01 per share, in exchange for 1,381,690 shares of Series A Non-Cumulative Perpetual Participating Preferred Stock, par value $0.01 per share, which constituted all of the then outstanding Series A Preferred Stock.

As described in Note 4 of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, in January 2004, the Company issued to PX Holding 215,274 shares of new Series D Cumulative Pay-in-Kind Preferred Stock, par value $0.01 per share, in exchange for, among other consideration, 159,644 shares of Series C Cumulative Pay-in-Kind Preferred Stock, par value $0.01, held by PX Holding, which constituted all of the then outstanding Series C Preferred Stock. The other consideration included the contribution or retirement of various related party notes and MacAndrews & Forbes Holdings Inc.'s one-third interest in the common stock of PANY Rental, Inc. Total book value, which approximates fair value, of such other non-cash consideration was approximately $19.0 million.

See accompanying notes.

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PANAVISION INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)

1.    Basis of Preparation

The Company is an indirect majority-owned subsidiary of MacAndrews and Forbes Holdings Inc. ("MacAndrews & Forbes Holdings" or "Parent"), a corporation whose sole stockholder is Ronald O. Perelman. The Company's principal business operations are conducted through its subsidiaries.

The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles for interim financial information and with the instructions for Form 10-Q and Rule 10-01 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by U.S. generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. The results of operations for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the fiscal year. The condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004. All terms used but not defined elsewhere herein have the meaning ascribed to them in the Company's 2004 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

The balance sheet at December 31, 2004 has been derived from the audited financial statements at that date but does not include all the information and footnotes required by U.S. generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements.

The condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Panavision and its majority-owned subsidiaries. All significant intercompany amounts and transactions have been eliminated.

Certain amounts in previously issued financial statements have been reclassified to conform to the 2005 presentation, including, but not limited to, the presentation of EFILM, LLC ("EFILM") and its holding company, LPPI, LLC ("LPPI"), as discontinued operations for all periods presented.

2.    Use of Estimates and Assumptions

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes, including the collectibility of receivables and the realizability of assets such as fixed assets and deferred taxes. Actual results could differ from such estimates.

3.    Inventories

Inventories consist of the following (in thousands):


  March 31, 2005 December 31, 2004
Finished goods $ 2,488   $ 2,476  
Work-in-process   361     315  
Component parts   5,136     4,664  
Spare parts and supplies   1,302     1,409  
Goods purchased for resale   6,047     6,062  
  $ 15,334   $ 14,926  

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PANAVISION INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)

4.    Long-Term Debt

Long-term debt, including current maturities, consists of the following (in thousands):


  March 31, 2005 December 31, 2004
Amended and Restated Credit Agreement $ 123,889   $ 125,694  
12.50% Senior Notes Due 2009   100,765     100,597  
9 5/8% Senior Subordinated Discount Notes Due 2006   65,016     65,084  
Notes payable to affiliate   18,154     9,154  
Other (including capitalized lease obligations)   8,088     8,922  
    315,912     309,451  
Less: Current maturities   75,030     9,557  
Total Long-Term Debt $ 240,882   $ 299,894  

As of March 31, 2005, the Company had lines of credit extended by a related party totaling $32.0 million, under which approximately $18.2 million was drawn. The Company does not have any off-balance sheet financing arrangements.

    9 5/8% Notes

The 9 5/8% Notes were issued at a discount representing a yield to maturity of 9 5/8%. There were no periodic or interest payments through February 1, 2002. Thereafter, they bear interest at a rate of 9 5/8% per annum, payable semi-annually on February 1 and August 1 of each year, commencing August 1, 2002. The 9 5/8% Notes are due February 1, 2006, and are reflected as a component of current maturities.

    MacAndrews Lines

On August 13, 2003, MacAndrews & Forbes Inc., (formerly MacAndrews & Forbes Holdings Inc.) agreed to amend an existing line of credit provided to Panavision to increase the amount available for borrowing from $4.0 million to $10.0 million and extend the maturity date to August 31, 2006 (as amended, the "MacAndrews Line"). In connection with an amendment to Panavision's Prior Credit Agreement (as defined below), on November 12, 2003, MacAndrews & Forbes Inc. agreed to provide a second revolving line of credit (the "Second MacAndrews Line") in the amount of $10.0 million at a rate equal to 50 basis points above the rate provided for in the revolving facility pursuant to the Prior Credit Agreement and a maturity date of April 15, 2004. As described below, in connection with the January 2004 Refinancing (as defined below), (i) amounts outstanding under the MacAndrews Line were retired in exchange for shares of new Series D Cumulative Pay-in-Kind Preferred Stock, par value $0.01 per share (the "Series D Preferred Stock") and (ii) MacAndrews & Forbes Inc. increased the amount of the Second MacAndrews Line to $20.0 million and extended the maturity date to April 16, 2009. On March 30, 2005, the Second MacAndrews Line was amended and restated to increase the amount to $32.0 million. As of March 31, 2005, Panavision had availability under the Second MacAndrews line of approximately $13.8 million.

    Prior Credit Agreement

On June 4, 1998, Panavision entered into a Credit Agreement with a syndicate of lenders (as subsequently amended on September 30, 1998, June 30, 1999, March 15, 2002, June 14, 2002, September 30, 2002, March 25, 2003 and November 12, 2003, the "Prior Credit Agreement"). Panavision's obligations under the Prior Credit Agreement were secured by substantially all of Panavision's assets. The Prior Credit Agreement comprised two facilities, the Term Facility and the Revolving Facility. As described below, the Prior Credit Agreement was replaced with the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement pursuant to the January 2004 Refinancing.

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PANAVISION INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)

4.    Long-Term Debt (continued)

    January 2004 Refinancing and 12.50% Senior Notes Due 2009

On January 16, 2004, Panavision consummated a series of transactions to refinance its indebtedness under the Prior Credit Agreement (the "January 2004 Refinancing"). As part of the January 2004 Refinancing, Panavision sold, in a private placement, $104.2 million of senior secured notes (the "Senior Notes") bearing interest at a rate of 12.50%, payable quarterly, with a maturity date of January 16, 2009. The Senior Notes were sold at an original issue discount of approximately 4% for an aggregate purchase price of $100.0 million. The Senior Notes are secured by a second-priority lien on substantially all of the Company's assets. The indenture pursuant to which the Senior Notes were issued (the "2004 Indenture") requires that, among other provisions, Panavision achieve certain EBITDA levels and abide by certain other restrictive covenants, including limitations on indebtedness, liens, disposition of assets, and certain restricted payments including dividends to stockholders. Upon certain events of default under the 2004 Indenture, the Senior Notes will bear interest at 2.5% above the rate otherwise applicable.

As part of the January 2004 Refinancing, Panavision issued to PX Holding Corporation ("PX Holding") 215,274 shares of new Series D Preferred Stock in exchange for (a) 159,644 shares of Series C Cumulative Pay-in-kind Preferred Stock, par value $0.01 per share (the "Series C Preferred Stock"), of Panavision, held by PX Holding (together with approximately $13.2 million of accumulated dividends thereon); (b) $23.0 million in cash; (c) the retirement of all principal and interest (an aggregate of $10,180,930) owed as of January 16, 2004 under the MacAndrews Line; (d) 33.3 shares of common stock of PANY Rental Inc. ("PANY Rental") having a fair market value of $0.7 million (such that, as of January 16, 2004, Panavision owned 100% of the outstanding shares of PANY Rental); (e) the retirement of all amounts (consisting of $630,780 in principal and $82,913 in accrued and unpaid interest) owed by PANY Rental to PX Holding pursuant to a certain promissory note held by PX Holding; and (f) the retirement of all amounts (consisting of $7.8 million in principal and unpaid interest) owed to MacAndrews & Forbes Holdings under a certain promissory note in the principal amount of $6.7 million, dated July 1, 2002, issued by Panavision to M & F Worldwide Corp. and subsequently acquired by MacAndrews & Forbes Holdings. Panavision also issued to PX Holding 1,381,690 shares of new Series E Non-Cumulative Perpetual Participating Preferred Stock, par value $0.01 per share, (the "Series E Preferred Stock") in exchange for 1,381,690 shares of Series A Non-Cumulative Perpetual Participating Preferred Stock, par value $0.01 per share (the "Series A Preferred Stock"). As a result of the January 2004 Refinancing transactions, all of the outstanding shares of Series A and Series C Preferred Stock were transferred to Panavision. In addition, MacAndrews & Forbes Inc. increased the amount of the Second MacAndrews Line to $20.0 million and extended the maturity date to April 16, 2009.

Panavision used proceeds from the sale of the Senior Notes and the issuance of Series D Preferred Stock to reduce the indebtedness under the Prior Credit Agreement by $115.4 million, and replaced the Prior Credit Agreement with an Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (the "Amended Credit Agreement") with the lenders under the Prior Credit Agreement. The Amended Credit Agreement provides for a single term loan facility in the principal amount of $135.6 million repayable in quarterly installments with a final maturity of January 12, 2007, except that the term facility shall be due on December 1, 2005 if any of the 9 5/8% Notes remain outstanding on that date. Panavision is considering various alternatives with respect to the repayment or refinancing of the 9 5/8% Notes. While there can be no assurance, Panavision expects that the 9 5/8% Notes will be refinanced or otherwise repaid by December 1, 2005. PX Holding has committed (the "9 5/8% Notes Commitment"), in the event that the 9 5/8% Notes are not repaid, retired or refinanced prior to December 1, 2005, or the applicable provision of the Amended Credit Agreement is not amended by such time such that Panavision's term loans do not become immediately due and payable, to provide financial support sufficient to allow the repayment, retirement or refinancing of the 9 5/8% Notes.

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PANAVISION INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)

4.    Long-Term Debt (continued)

The term facility bears interest at either the ABR or Eurodollar Rate (as defined in the Amended Credit Agreement) plus a margin of 5.25% in the case of ABR loans or 6.25% in the case of Eurodollar Loans. The term facility under the Amended Credit Agreement is secured on substantially the same basis as indebtedness under the Prior Credit Agreement. In connection with the Amended Credit Agreement Panavision paid fees to lenders and professional advisors of approximately $3.5 million, including an original issue discount fee of approximately $2.0 million. Approximately $3.1 million of the fees paid were expensed in 2004.

Under the Amended Credit Agreement, Panavision is required to repay $7.2 million in principal in 2005. In addition, the Amended Credit Agreement revised certain financial tests and other restrictive covenants set forth in the Prior Credit Agreement, including required EBITDA (as defined therein), limitations on indebtedness, and other provisions. As defined in the Amended Credit Agreement and 2004 Indenture, EBITDA includes adjustments for certain severance expenses, refinancing expenses, foreign exchange (gain) loss, other non-cash charges and the pro forma effect of acquisitions and dispositions.

    Amendments to Amended Credit Agreement and 2004 Indenture

    EFILM Proceeds Amendment

Principally to provide a mechanism for the reinvestment of the proceeds of the sale of EFILM, on August 11, 2004, Panavision and the other parties to the Amended Credit Agreement entered into an amendment and waiver to the Amended Credit Agreement ("First Amendment and Waiver"). To provide a similar mechanism for the reinvestment of the proceeds of the EFILM Sale under the 2004 Indenture, on August 11, 2004, Panavision and Wilmington Trust Company, as Trustee, entered into a supplemental indenture ("Supplemental Indenture"). On September 30, 2004, in accordance with the terms of the Amended Credit Agreement and the 2004 Indenture, upon repayment of $1.3 million to Federal Financial Credit Inc., PANY Rental and TFN Lighting Corp. (each subsidiaries of Panavision) became guarantors under those debt instruments.

    Preferred Stock Exchange

On November 16, 2004, Panavision issued 30,610,810 shares of common stock, par value $.01 per share, to PX Holding, in exchange for all Series D Preferred Stock and all Series E Preferred Stock held by PX Holding (the "Exchange"). The Exchange was completed pursuant to a letter agreement, dated November 16, 2004, between Panavision and PX Holding (the "Letter Agreement").

In this transaction, Panavision issued:

•  29,229,120 shares of Common Stock in exchange for the 215,274 shares of Series D Preferred Stock held by PX Holding at an exchange ratio of 125 shares of Common Stock for each $1,000 of outstanding liquidation preference or accrued and unpaid dividends, valuing the Common Stock at $8.00 per share; and
•  1,381,690 shares of Common Stock in exchange for the 1,381,690 shares of Series E Preferred Stock held by PX Holding.

This transaction was unanimously approved by an independent Special Committee of Panavision's Board of Directors. In the Letter Agreement, PX Holding agreed, among other things, to certain restrictions on its ability to acquire Panavision's remaining Common Stock or to transfer the shares it holds. After giving effect to the transaction, PX Holding holds approximately 96.3% of the Common Stock. The transaction follows a May 13, 2004 offer by MacAndrews & Forbes Holdings initially valuing the Common Stock at $7.00 per share.

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PANAVISION INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)

4.    Long-Term Debt (continued)

Following the consummation of the Exchange, no shares of Series D Preferred Stock or Series E Preferred Stock were outstanding. Accordingly, effective November 16, 2004, Panavision eliminated the certificates of designation for the Series D Preferred Stock and Series E Preferred Stock.

The Special Committee was represented by independent counsel and retained Peter J. Solomon Company L.P. as its independent financial advisor. In connection with its recommendation that the Board of Directors approve the transaction, the Special Committee received an opinion from Peter J. Solomon Company L.P. that the consideration paid by PX Holding in the transaction was fair, from a financial point of view, to Panavision.

In addition, in connection with the Exchange, Panavision entered into a Second Amendment and Consent, dated as of November 15, 2004, with respect to Panavision's Amended Credit Agreement.

    WFW Asset Acquisition

In connection with the Panavision acquisition of the WFW camera inventory in Canada (the "WFW Acquisition"), Panavision entered into a Third Amendment, dated as of December 29, 2004 with respect to Panavision's Amended Credit Agreement. In addition, in connection with the WFW Acquisition, Panavision entered into a Fourth Supplemental Indenture, dated as of December 29, 2004, with respect to the 2004 Indenture.

    March 2005 Amendment

Panavision entered into a Fourth Amendment, dated as of March 30, 2005, to the Amended Credit Agreement and Fifth Supplemental Indenture, dated as of March 30, 2005, with respect to the 2004 Indenture. This amendment and indenture supplement was entered into principally to (a) reduce required EBITDA levels, as provided in the Amended Credit Agreement, to $52.0 million, $54.0 million, $54.0 million and $58.0 million for the twelve-month periods ended March 31, 2005, June 30, 2005, September 30, 2005 and December 31, 2005, respectively, (b) extend the date on which the Term Facility under the Amended Credit Agreement shall be due if the 9 5/8% Notes remain outstanding from September 1, 2005 to December 1, 2005, (c) increase the limitation on capital expenditure, as defined in the Amended Credit Agreement, from $25.0 million to $37.5 million and (d) permit the increase of the Second MacAndrews Line to $32.0 million.

5.    Preferred Stock Transactions

On January 16, 2004, as part of the January 2004 Refinancing, the Company issued to PX Holding 215,274 shares of new Series D Preferred Stock. The Series D Preferred Stock was non-voting, had a liquidation preference of $1,000 per share plus accrued and unpaid dividends, and entitled the holder to cumulative dividends at a rate of 10% per annum regardless of whether declared or earned. Additionally, the Series D Preferred Stock was subject to redemption in certain circumstances upon a change of control. The Company also issued to PX Holding 1,381,690 shares of Series E Preferred Stock in exchange for 1,381,690 shares of Series A Preferred Stock. The Series E Preferred Stock was entitled to one vote per share, voting together with the Common Stock as a single class, had a liquidation preference of $1.00 per share plus accrued and unpaid dividends, and provided for non-cumulative cash dividends at an annual rate of $0.05 per share if declared by the Company.

The Series A Preferred Stock was voting and was entitled to non-cumulative dividends at a rate of $0.05 per share per annum payable, if declared, quarterly on each March 31, June 30, September 30 and December 31. In addition, the Series A Preferred Stock had also participated pro rata on a share-for-share basis with the common stock, par value $0.01 per share, of the Company ("Common Stock") with respect to any dividends declared or paid on the Common Stock.

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PANAVISION INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)

5.    Preferred Stock Transactions (continued)

As a result of the January 2004 Refinancing transactions, all of the outstanding shares of Series A and Series C Preferred Stock were transferred to the Company, and a Certificate of Elimination was filed for each series.

As also described in Note 4 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and in Notes 12 and 13 of the Company's 2004 Annual Report on Form 10-K, in November 2004, the Company issued to PX Holding 30,610,810 shares of common stock, par value $0.01 per share, in exchange for all Series D and Series E Preferred Stock outstanding. A Certificate of Elimination was filed for each series. At March 31, 2005, the Company does not have any preferred stock issued and outstanding.

6.    Segment Information

The Company has one reportable segment, the rental of camera systems, lighting systems and other equipment, and the sales of related products. These activities are conducted through the Company's owned-and-operated facilities and its network of independent distributors in a number of geographic locations principally in the United States and the United Kingdom. The relative relationship of activity in individual geographic locations has not changed significantly during the quarter ended March 31, 2005 from that disclosed in Note 8 of the Company's 2004 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

No one customer accounted for more than 10 percent of the Company's consolidated net revenues for the three months ended March 31, 2005 and March 31, 2004.

7.    Comprehensive Loss

Components of accumulated other comprehensive loss are as follows (in thousands):


  Three Months Ended
March 31,
  2005 2004
Net loss $ (11,001 $ (13,967      
Foreign currency translation adjustment   (1,038   (365
Total comprehensive loss $ (12,039 $ (14,332

8.    Net Loss Per Share

For the three months ended March 31, 2005 and 2004, the basic and diluted per share data is based on the weighted-average number of common shares and dilutive potential common shares outstanding during the period. Potential common shares, consisting of outstanding stock options and warrants, are not included in the diluted loss per share calculation since they are antidilutive.

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PANAVISION INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)

8.    Net Loss Per Share (continued)

The following table sets forth the computation for basic and diluted earnings per share (in thousands, except per share information):


  Three Months
Ended March 31,
  2005 2004
Numerators:
Net loss from continuing operations $ (11,001 $ (14,031
Series C Preferred Stock accumulated dividend       (765
Series D Preferred Stock accumulated dividend       (4,485
Numerators for basic and diluted loss per share attributable to common stockholders:
Net loss from continuing operations   (11,001   (19,281
Net income from discontinued operations       64  
Net loss $ (11,001 $ (19,217
Denominator:
Denominator for basic income (loss) per share — weighted average shares   39,381     8,770  
Effect of dilutive securities — stock options and warrants        
Denominator for diluted income (loss) per share – adjusted weighted average shares   39,381     8,770  
Income (loss) per share — basic and diluted:            
Continuing operations $ (0.28 $ (2.20
Discontinued operations       0.01  
Income (loss) per share — basic and diluted $ (0.28 $ (2.19

9.    Stock-Based Benefits

The Company follows the provisions of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 123, "Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation" ("SFAS 123"), which permits the Company to continue to follow the intrinsic value method set forth in Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25, "Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees" ("APB 25"), but disclose the pro forma effects on net income (loss) had the fair value of the options been expensed.

In December 2002, the FASB issued SFAS No. 148, "Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation-Transition and Disclosure" ("SFAS 148"), which amends SFAS 123. SFAS 148 provides alternative methods of transition for a voluntary change to the fair value based method of accounting for stock-based employee compensation. In addition, SFAS 148 amends the disclosure requirements of SFAS 123 to require more prominent and more frequent disclosures in financial statements about the effects of stock-based compensation. The Company has complied with the disclosure requirements of SFAS 148.

Had the Company applied the fair value recognition provision of FASB No. 123 to stock-based employee compensation, there would have been no effect on reported net loss or net loss per share for the three months ended March 31, 2005 and 2004.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)

10.    Other Income (Expense), Net

The components of Other Income (Expense), Net for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2005 and 2004 are as follows (in thousands):


  Three Months
Ended March 31,
 
  2005 2004
Net gain on sales of property and equipment $ 462   $ 99  
Minority interest income       18  
Loss of equity affiliate       (22
Fees from related party   105      
Other   (49   (3
Total other income, net $ 518   $ 92  

11.    Discontinued Operations

In August 2004, the Company disposed of its 80% interest in EFILM. Accordingly, both EFILM and its holding company LPPI are presented as discontinued operations in the condensed consolidated financial statements and the accompanying notes.

Revenue and income before income taxes from discontinued operations for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2005 and 2004 were as follows (in thousands):


  Three Months Ended
March 31,
  2005 2004
Revenue $     —   $ 5,872  
Income before income taxes $     —   $ 122  

12.    Subsequent Event

On April 8, 2005, Panavision Europe Limited ("PVE"), a subsidiary of the Company, entered into an operating lease arrangement with a related party, PX (UK) Limited ("PX (UK)"), a subsidiary of PX Holding, whereby PVE will lease from PX (UK) certain camera and lighting equipment. The Company believes the rental payments called for in the lease are on arms-length terms.

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Item 2.    Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Overview

In the following discussion, unless the context requires otherwise, the terms "Panavision," "we," "our," "ours," and "us" refer to Panavision Inc. and its subsidiaries.

Our revenue is derived from three sources: (i) camera rental operations, (ii) lighting rental operations, and (iii) sales and other revenue. Revenue from camera rental operations consists of the rental of camera systems, lenses and accessories to the motion picture and television industries through a network of owned-and-operated ("O&O") rental offices located throughout North America, Europe and the Asia Pacific region, and through a network of independent distributors responsible for the rental of our equipment in locations not served by our O&O's.

Our lighting rental operations generate revenue through the rental of lighting, lighting grip, transportation and distribution equipment, as well as mobile generators, which are all used in the production of feature films, television programs, commercials and other events. We own and operate lighting rental facilities in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. Revenue generated by Lee Lighting, our lighting rental business located in the United Kingdom, comprises the majority of our lighting rental operations revenue.

Sales and other revenue is comprised of: (i) the manufacture and sale of lighting filters through Lee Filters in the United Kingdom and the United States; and (ii) sales of various consumable products, such as film stock, light bulbs and gaffer tape, which are used in all types of productions.

We consider revenue from international business to be that revenue which is generated from the rental of our equipment by productions that are located at production sites outside of the United States. We record the majority of our non-domestic business in the local currency ("LC") of the office initiating the transaction. When LC-denominated activity is converted into U.S. dollars ("USD") for presentation in the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, the change in the value of LCs relative to the USD will have an impact on both the balance sheet and the revenues and costs analyzed below. While both rental revenues and costs of rental revenues in any given country will typically be affected in the same manner, a change in gross margin can be amplified or mitigated by the effect of foreign exchange rate changes.

This section should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements and accompanying Notes included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004 and the Critical Accounting Policies as disclosed under Item 7 in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004.

Results of Operations

The following discussion and analysis includes the Company's consolidated results of operations for the first fiscal quarter of 2005 as compared to the same quarter of 2004.

Quarter Ended March 31, 2005 Compared to Quarter Ended March 31, 2004

The USD weakened, comparing the quarter ended March 31, 2005 with the quarter ended March 31, 2004, against most major foreign currencies from countries in which we do business. The following table presents the average exchange rates we used during the respective quarters of 2005 and 2004 in translating LC-denominated activity (USD: 1 LC)

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Quarter Ended
March 31,
U. K. Pound Sterling Australian
Dollar
New Zealand Dollar Euro Canadian
Dollar
2005   1.902     0.778     0.715     1.319     0.812  
2004   1.831     0.763     0.672     1.243     0.756  
Increase vs. USD   3.9   2.0   6.4   6.1   7.4

These currency rate changes have had a significant impact on the amounts of rental revenues, costs of revenues, and operating costs translated from LC into USD.

Recent acquisition and divestiture activity also impacted the quarter-to-quarter comparison. In May 2004, we sold our lighting assets in Canada, thereby exiting the lighting business in that country. In August 2004, we purchased Technovision France ("Technovision"), a film equipment rental company in Paris. Results of Technovision operations have been consolidated effective August 14, 2004. On September 16, 2004, we purchased the outstanding 49% interest in DHD Ventures, LLC ("DHD"), making DHD our wholly-owned subsidiary, at which point we began consolidating DHD's results of operations. Prior to this purchase DHD was reported using the equity method of accounting. Additionally, in December, 2004, we purchased all the film, high definition and video camera equipment of William F. White International Inc. ("WFW") in Canada. Therefore, the quarter ended March 31, 2005 includes revenues and costs from Technovision, DHD and the WFW assets but no revenue or costs from the Canadian lighting rental operation, whereas the quarter ended March 31, 2004 includes revenue and costs from the Canadian lighting rental operation but no revenues or costs from Technovision, DHD or WFW assets, other than commission revenue from DHD.

Camera Rental Operations


(in thousands) Quarter Ended
March 31,
Increase (Decrease)
  2005 2004   %
Rental revenue $ 31,806   $ 30,844   $ 962     3.1
Cost of rentals   19,466     16,399     3,067     18.7
Gross margin $ 12,340   $ 14,445   $ (2,105   (14.6 )% 
Cost %   61.2   53.2            

The main factors underlying the increase in camera rental revenue were additional revenue from the acquisitions of Technovision and DHD of approximately $1.6 million. and the positive translation effect of foreign exchange rate changes, primarily European currencies, of $0.8 million. Excluding the effects of translation and the Technovision and DHD acquisitions, camera rental revenue declined approximately $1.3 million. Revenues from the feature film market declined approximately $1.8 million, primarily in Europe, while revenue from the commercials market declined $0.2 million. Partially offsetting these declines were increases from the television sector and other revenues (primarily agents) of $0.3 million and $0.4 million, respectively.

The WFW assets were integrated into our worldwide operations and as such, the impact of their utilization cannot be directly calculated. However, we estimate the impact in terms of increased revenue to have been of a similar magnitude as the Technovision and DHD acquisitions

Cost of camera rentals increased $1.4 million as the result of the Technovision and DHD acquisitions and $0.5 million due to the translation effect of foreign exchange rate changes. Excluding these impacts, cost of camera rentals increased $1.2 million. The majority of the increase took place in the U.S. operations, primarily due to increased depreciation charges on recent capital expenditures, along with higher maintenance and costs of subrentals (the cost of our having to rent additional equipment not currently available in our inventory) and operating costs associated with the WFW assets. Additionally, cost of camera rentals for the quarter ended March 31, 2005 included severance costs of approximately $0.3 million reflecting personnel reductions in Europe as part of our efforts to reduce fixed operating costs.

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Excluding the positive effects of currency changes of $0.3 million and the Technovision and DHD acquisitions $0.1 million, camera rental gross margin declined approximately $2.5 million. The decline was essentially split between U.S. and European operations. In the U.S., the increased costs discussed above, primarily depreciation, eroded gross margin by 8%. In Europe, the decline in rental revenues far outpaced the decline in costs, given a relatively fixed cost structure with a variable, project-based revenue stream.

Lighting Rental Operations


(in thousands) Quarter Ended
March 31,
Increase (Decrease)
  2005 2004   %
Rental revenue $ 9,704   $ 8,522   $ 1,182     13.9
Cost of rentals   8,160     8,144     16     0.2
Gross margin $ 1,544   $ 378   $ 1,166     308.5
Cost %   84.1   95.6            

Excluding a $0.3 million increase from the positive effects of foreign currency rate changes, lighting rental revenue increased $0.9 million. Revenue from Lee Lighting in the U.K. improved $1.0 million due to increases in both motion picture features and television as compared with the same period in 2004. Revenues were also up in the Asia Pacific region due to an increase in major motion picture features, while the Canada and U.S. regions declined approximately $0.3 million each. The Canada decline was due to the May, 2004 sale of all our lighting assets in that country.

Cost of lighting rentals were flat compared with the corresponding 2004 quarter, although there were offsetting changes. The effect of foreign currency rate changes increased the cost of lighting rentals by $0.2 million, but was offset by cost declines of the same amount. Cost increases totaling $0.4 million at Lee Lighting and Asia Pacific were offset by $0.6 million of cost declines in the U.S. and Canada. The improvement in gross margin was due to higher margin feature film projects in the Asia Pacific region in addition to improved profitability at Lee Lighting.

Sales and Other


(in thousands) Quarter Ended
March 31,
Increase (Decrease)
  2005 2004   %
Rental revenue $ 10,626   $ 9,694   $ 932     9.6
Cost of rentals   5,984     5,596     388     6.9
Gross margin $ 4,642   $ 4,098   $ 544     13.3
Cost %   56.3   57.7            

Excluding a $0.3 million increase from the positive effects of foreign currency rate changes, sales and other revenue increased $0.6 million. Revenues from Lee Filters, with operations in both the U.K and U.S., increased $0.8 million partially offset by small changes at other locations. The improvement at Lee Filters was due primarily to several large-volume sales of special effects glasses.

Cost of sales and other increased $0.2 million from the positive effects of foreign currency rate changes, with the remainder of the increase related to the increase in Lee Filters revenues.

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Operating Costs


(in thousands) Quarter Ended
March 31,
Increase (Decrease)
  2005 2004   %
Selling, general and administrative $ 19,024   $ 16,160   $ 2,864     17.7
Research and development   1,611     1,460     151     10.3

Selling, general and administrative ("SG&A") expenses increased $0.4 million as the result of foreign exchange rate changes and $0.3 million as the result of the Technovision and DHD acquisitions. Excluding these items, SG&A increased $2.2 million compared to the corresponding quarter of 2004. The majority of the increase related to severance costs of approximately $1.9 million in connection with the departure of several senior executives as part of the Company's effort to reduce operating expenses. The balance of the increase related to higher professional fees associated with regulatory compliance requirements and general salary inflation partially offset by lower incentive compensation expenses.

Research and development expenses related to the Company's continuing new product development efforts.

Interest, Taxes and Other


(in thousands) Quarter Ended
March 31,
  2005 2004 Favorable
(Unfavorable)
Change
Interest expense $ (8,352 $ (7,881 $ (471      
Interest income   89     98     (9      
Foreign exchange gain (loss)   (396   251     (647      
Refinancing expense   (154   (6,470   6,316        
Other income, net   518     92     426        
Income tax provision   (597   (1,412   815  

The increase in interest expense primarily reflected higher effective interest rates during the 2005 first quarter, partially offset by lower average debt balances compared to the corresponding quarter of 2004. The lower average debt balances resulted from the January 2004 Refinancing (discussed below in "Long-Term Debt"), as well as scheduled principal payments of outstanding debt.

Foreign exchange activity resulted in a loss for the quarter ended March 31, 2005 as compared with a foreign exchange gain for the quarter ended March 31, 2004. The increase was primarily due to the effects of the fluctuating foreign currencies on the foreign currency-denominated intercompany balances held in the U.S.

Refinancing expense of $6.5 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2004 reflects costs incurred in connection with the Company's January 2004 Refinancing and costs previously incurred in connection with the Company's Prior Credit Agreement (discussed below in "Long-Term Debt"). These costs represent primarily lender and professional fees incurred by the Company.

The income tax provision for the quarter ended March 31, 2005 comprises income taxes on profitable foreign operations and foreign taxes withheld at source. The Company did not recognize any net benefit from tax losses as uncertainty as to future utilization resulted in an increase to the allowance against deferred tax assets in the same amount as additional deferred tax assets generated. For the quarter ended March 31, 2004 the Company recorded a $4.2 million tax benefit associated with domestic tax losses. In assessing the recoverability of the related increase to deferred tax assets, the Company increased its valuation allowance by $3.3 million, resulting in a net domestic tax benefit of $0.9 million. This was offset by a $2.4 million provision relating to profitable foreign operations, based on application of the Company's effective tax rate on full-year income, and foreign taxes withheld at source. See Note 7 to Consolidated Financial Statements included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for a discussion of the Company's Tax Sharing Agreements.

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Under applicable Internal Revenue Service regulations, as a result of the December 3, 2002 settlement of certain shareholder litigation related to the 2001 purchase of shares of the Company's Common Stock from PX Holding by M&F Worldwide Corp. (the "M&F Settlement"), the Company may not join in filing a consolidated federal income tax return with either MacAndrews & Forbes Holdings or the Company's subsidiaries until May 2006 without consent from the Internal Revenue Service. Accordingly, since the December 3, 2002 effective date of the M&F Settlement, the Company files separate federal income tax returns for the Company and incorporated subsidiaries. The Company does not believe that deconsolidation of its federal income tax returns has had or will have a material adverse effect on the Company's business or financial condition.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

The following table sets forth certain information from the Company's condensed consolidated statements of cash flows for the periods indicated (in thousands):


  Three Months Ended
March 31,
  2005 2004
Net cash provided by (used in):            
Operating activities $ (1,175 $ (3,041
Investing activities   (7,303   (5,177
Financing activities   5,876     7,394  

Cash used in operating activities for the three months ended March 31, 2005, totaled $1.2 million comprised of the net loss from continuing operations of $11.0 million, adjusted for depreciation and amortization of $11.0 million, and the net change in working capital (excluding cash) and other miscellaneous items of $1.2 million. The improvement as compared with the same period of 2004 was due primarily to a lower net loss from continuing operations and a positive impact of working capital changes.

Cash used in investing activities during the three months ended March 31, 2005 of $7.3 million consisted of capital expenditures net of proceeds from asset dispositions. The higher level of capital expenditures was due primarily to expenditures related to the GENESISTM digital camera systems and related accessories. Cash provided by financing activities was $5.9 million, consisting of borrowings under the line of credit provided by MacAndrews & Forbes of $9.0 million, net of scheduled repayments under the Amended Credit Agreement (as defined below in "Long-Term Debt") and payments under capital leases of $2.7 million and deferred financing costs of $0.5 million related to the March 2005 Amendment (defined below).

Cash used in operating activities for the three months ended March 31, 2004, totaled $3.0 million comprised of the net loss of $14.0 million, adjusted for depreciation and amortization of $10.4 million, and the net change in working capital (excluding cash) and other miscellaneous items of $0.6 million. Total investing activities of $5.2 million consisted of capital expenditures net of proceeds of dispositions. The majority of the capital expenditures were used to manufacture camera rental systems and accessories. Cash provided by financing activities was $7.4 million, which was comprised of repayments of $251.0 million under the Prior Credit Agreement, repayments of other long-term debt of $1.5 million, deferred financing costs of $0.4 million, borrowings of $135.6 million under the Amended Credit Agreement (defined below in "Long-Term Debt"), the issuance of $100.0 million of Senior Notes (net of discount), a capital contribution from MacAndrews & Forbes Holdings of $22.7 million, net of transaction costs, and borrowing under a line of credit provided by MacAndrews & Forbes of $2.0 million.

As of March 31, 2005, the Company had a line of credit provided by MacAndrews & Forbes totaling $32.0 million, under which approximately $18.2 million was drawn.

Although there can be no assurance, Panavision expects that cash flows from operations, borrowings under the revolving line of credit, and cash equity contributions and advances from affiliates will be sufficient to enable Panavision to meet its anticipated operating, capital spending and debt service requirements through at least the next twelve months.

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Long-Term Debt

    9 5/8% Notes

The 9 5/8% Notes were issued at a discount representing a yield to maturity of 9 5/8%. There were no periodic or interest payments through February 1, 2002. Thereafter, they bear interest at a rate of 9 5/8% per annum, payable semi-annually on February 1 and August 1 of each year, commencing August 1, 2002.

    MacAndrews Lines

On August 13, 2003, MacAndrews & Forbes Inc., (formerly MacAndrews & Forbes Holdings Inc.) agreed to amend an existing line of credit provided to Panavision to increase the amount available for borrowing from $4.0 million to $10.0 million and extend the maturity date to August 31, 2006 (as amended, the "MacAndrews Line"). In connection with an amendment to Panavision's Prior Credit Agreement (as defined below), on November 12, 2003, MacAndrews & Forbes Inc. agreed to provide a second revolving line of credit (the "Second MacAndrews Line") in the amount of $10.0 million at a rate equal to 50 basis points above the rate provided for in the revolving facility pursuant to the Prior Credit Agreement and a maturity date of April 15, 2004. As described below, in connection with the January 2004 Refinancing (as defined below), (i) amounts outstanding under the MacAndrews Line were retired in exchange for shares of new Series D Cumulative Pay-in-Kind Preferred Stock, par value $0.01 per share (the "Series D Preferred Stock") and (ii) MacAndrews & Forbes Inc. increased the amount of the Second MacAndrews Line to $20.0 million and extended the maturity date to April 16, 2009. On March 30, 2005, the Second MacAndrews Line was amended and restated to increase the amount to $32.0 million. As of March 31, 2005, Panavision had availability under the Second MacAndrews line of approximately $13.8 million.

    Prior Credit Agreement

On June 4, 1998, Panavision entered into a Credit Agreement with a syndicate of lenders (as subsequently amended on September 30, 1998, June 30, 1999, March 15, 2002, June 14, 2002, September 30, 2002, March 25, 2003 and November 12, 2003, the "Prior Credit Agreement"). Panavision's obligations under the Prior Credit Agreement were secured by substantially all of Panavision's assets. The Prior Credit Agreement comprised two facilities, the Term Facility and the Revolving Facility. As described below, the Prior Credit Agreement was replaced with the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement pursuant to the January 2004 Refinancing.

    January 2004 Refinancing and 12.50% Senior Notes Due 2009

On January 16, 2004, Panavision consummated a series of transactions to refinance its indebtedness under the Prior Credit Agreement (the "January 2004 Refinancing"). As part of the January 2004 Refinancing, Panavision sold, in a private placement, $104.2 million of senior secured notes (the "Senior Notes") bearing interest at a rate of 12.50%, payable quarterly, with a maturity date of January 16, 2009. The Senior Notes were sold at an original issue discount of approximately 4% for an aggregate purchase price of $100.0 million. The Senior Notes are secured by a second-priority lien on substantially all of the Company's assets. The indenture pursuant to which the Senior Notes were issued (the "2004 Indenture") requires that, among other provisions, Panavision achieve certain EBITDA levels and abide by certain other restrictive covenants, including limitations on indebtedness, liens, disposition of assets, and certain restricted payments including dividends to stockholders. Upon certain events of default under the 2004 Indenture, the Senior Notes will bear interest at 2.5% above the rate otherwise applicable.

As part of the January 2004 Refinancing, Panavision issued to PX Holding Corporation ("PX Holding") 215,274 shares of new Series D Preferred Stock in exchange for (a) 159,644 shares of Series C Cumulative Pay-in-kind Preferred Stock, par value $0.01 per share (the "Series C Preferred Stock"), of Panavision, held by PX Holding (together with approximately $13.2 million of accumulated dividends

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thereon); (b) $23.0 million in cash; (c) the retirement of all principal and interest (an aggregate of $10,180,930) owed as of January 16, 2004 under the MacAndrews Line; (d) 33.3 shares of common stock of PANY Rental Inc. ("PANY Rental") having a fair market value of $0.7 million (such that, as of January 16, 2004, Panavision owned 100% of the outstanding shares of PANY Rental); (e) the retirement of all amounts (consisting of $630,780 in principal and $82,913 in accrued and unpaid interest) owed by PANY Rental to PX Holding pursuant to a certain promissory note held by PX Holding; and (f) the retirement of all amounts (consisting of $7.8 million in principal and unpaid interest) owed to MacAndrews & Forbes Holdings under a certain promissory note in the principal amount of $6.7 million, dated July 1, 2002, issued by Panavision to M & F Worldwide and subsequently acquired by MacAndrews & Forbes Holdings. The Series D Preferred Stock was non-voting, had a liquidation preference of $1,000 per share plus accrued and unpaid dividends, and entitled the holder to cumulative dividends at a rate of 10% per annum regardless of whether declared or earned. Additionally, the Series D Preferred Stock was subject to redemption in certain circumstances upon a change of control. Panavision also issued to PX Holding 1,381,690 shares of new Series E Non-Cumulative Perpetual Participating Preferred Stock, par value $0.01 per share, (the "Series E Preferred Stock") in exchange for 1,381,690 shares of Series A Non-Cumulative Perpetual Participating Preferred Stock, par value $0.01 per share (the "Series A Preferred Stock"). The Series E Preferred Stock was entitled to one vote per share, voting together with the Common Stock as a single class, had a liquidation preference of $1.00 per share plus accrued and unpaid dividends, and provided for non-cumulative cash dividends at an annual rate of $0.05 per share if declared by Panavision. As a result of the January 2004 Refinancing transactions, all of the outstanding shares of Series A and Series C Preferred Stock were transferred to Panavision. In addition, MacAndrews & Forbes Inc. increased the amount of the Second MacAndrews Line to $20.0 million and extended the maturity date to April 16, 2009.

Panavision used proceeds from the sale of the Senior Notes and the issuance of Series D Preferred Stock to reduce the indebtedness under the Prior Credit Agreement by $115.4 million, and replaced the Prior Credit Agreement with an Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (the "Amended Credit Agreement") with the lenders under the Prior Credit Agreement. The Amended Credit Agreement provides for a single term loan facility in the principal amount of $135.6 million repayable in quarterly installments with a final maturity of January 12, 2007, except that the term facility shall be due on December 1, 2005 if any of the 9 5/8% Notes remain outstanding on that date. Panavision is considering various alternatives with respect to the repayment or refinancing of the 9 5/8% Notes. While there can be no assurance, Panavision expects that the 9 5/8% Notes will be refinanced or otherwise repaid by December 1, 2005. PX Holding has committed (the "9 5/8% Notes Commitment"), in the event that the 9 5/8% Notes are not repaid, retired or refinanced prior to December 1, 2005, or the applicable provision of the Amended Credit Agreement is not amended by such time such that Panavision's term loans do not become immediately due and payable, to provide financial support sufficient to allow the repayment, retirement or refinancing of the 9 5/8% Notes.

The term facility bears interest at either the ABR or Eurodollar Rate (as defined in the Amended Credit Agreement) plus a margin of 5.25% in the case of ABR loans or 6.25% in the case of Eurodollar Loans. The term facility under the Amended Credit Agreement is secured on substantially the same basis as indebtedness under the Prior Credit Agreement. In connection with the Amended Credit Agreement Panavision paid fees to lenders and professional advisors of approximately $3.5 million, including an original issue discount fee of approximately $2.0 million. Approximately $3.1 million of the fees paid were expensed in 2004.

Under the Amended Credit Agreement, Panavision is required to repay $7.2 million in principal in 2005. In addition, the Amended Credit Agreement revised certain financial tests and other restrictive covenants set forth in the Prior Credit Agreement, including required EBITDA (as defined therein), limitations on indebtedness, and other provisions. As defined in the Amended Credit Agreement and 2004 Indenture, EBITDA includes adjustments for certain severance expenses, refinancing expenses, foreign exchange (gain) loss, other non-cash charges and the pro forma effect of acquisitions and dispositions.

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The required level of EBITDA, as defined, for the last twelve months in the period ended March 31, 2005, was $52.0 million pursuant to the Amended Credit Agreement and $50.0 million pursuant to the 2004 Indenture. The Company met the required level of EBITDA for the twelve-month period ended March 31, 2005.

    Amendments to Amended Credit Agreement and 2004 Indenture

    EFILM Proceeds Amendment

Principally to provide a mechanism for the reinvestment of the proceeds of the sale of EFILM, on August 11, 2004, Panavision and the other parties to the Amended Credit Agreement entered into an amendment and waiver to the Amended Credit Agreement ("First Amendment and Waiver"). To provide a similar mechanism for the reinvestment of the proceeds of the EFILM Sale under the 2004 Indenture, on August 11, 2004, Panavision and Wilmington Trust Company, as Trustee, entered into a supplemental indenture ("Supplemental Indenture"). On September 30, 2004, in accordance with the terms of the Amended Credit Agreement and the 2004 Indenture, upon repayment of $1.3 million to Federal Financial Credit Inc., PANY Rental and TFN Lighting Corp. (each subsidiaries of Panavision) became guarantors under those debt instruments.

    Preferred Stock Exchange

On November 16, 2004, Panavision issued 30,610,810 shares of common stock, par value $.01 per share to PX Holding, in exchange for all Series D Preferred Stock and all Series E Preferred Stock held by PX Holding (the "Exchange"). The Exchange was completed pursuant to a letter agreement, dated November 16, 2004, between Panavision and PX Holding (the "Letter Agreement").

In this transaction, Panavision issued:

•  29,229,120 shares of Common Stock in exchange for the 215,274 shares of Series D Preferred Stock held by PX Holding at an exchange ratio of 125 shares of Common Stock for each $1,000 of outstanding liquidation preference or accrued and unpaid dividends, valuing the Common Stock at $8.00 per share; and
•  1,381,690 shares of Common Stock in exchange for the 1,381,690 shares of Series E Preferred Stock held by PX Holding.

This transaction was unanimously approved by an independent Special Committee of Panavision's Board of Directors. In the Letter Agreement, PX Holding agreed, among other things, to certain restrictions on its ability to acquire Panavision's remaining Common Stock or to transfer the shares it holds. After giving effect to the transaction, PX Holding holds approximately 96.3% of the Common Stock. The transaction follows a May 13, 2004 offer by MacAndrews & Forbes Holdings initially valuing the Common Stock at $7.00 per share.

Following the consummation of the Exchange, no shares of Series D Preferred Stock or Series E Preferred Stock were outstanding. Accordingly, effective November 16, 2004, Panavision eliminated the certificates of designation for the Series D Preferred Stock and Series E Preferred Stock.

The Special Committee was represented by independent counsel and retained Peter J. Solomon Company L.P. as its independent financial advisor. In connection with its recommendation that the Board of Directors approve the transaction, the Special Committee received an opinion from Peter J. Solomon Company L.P. that the consideration paid by PX Holding in the transaction was fair, from a financial point of view, to Panavision.

In addition, in connection with the Exchange, Panavision entered into a Second Amendment and Consent, dated as of November 15, 2004, with respect to Panavision's Amended Credit Agreement.

    WFW Asset Acquisition

In connection with the Panavision acquisition of the WFW camera inventory in Canada (the "WFW Acquisition"), Panavision entered into a Third Amendment, dated as of December 29, 2004 with respect

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to Panavision's Amended Credit Agreement. In addition, in connection with the WFW Acquisition, Panavision entered into a Fourth Supplemental Indenture, dated as of December 29, 2004, with respect to the 2004 Indenture.

    March 2005 Amendment

Panavision entered into a Fourth Amendment, dated as of March 30, 2005, to the Amended Credit Agreement and Fifth Supplemental Indenture, dated as of March 30, 2005, with respect to the 2004 Indenture. This amendment and indenture supplement was entered into principally to (a) reduce required EBITDA levels, as provided in the Amended Credit Agreement, to $52.0 million, $54.0 million, $54.0 million and $58.0 million for the twelve-month periods ended March 31, 2005, June 30, 2005, September 30, 2005 and December 31, 2005, respectively, (b) extend the date on which the Term Facility under the Amended Credit Agreement shall be due if the 9 5/8% Notes remain outstanding from September 1, 2005 to December 1, 2005, (c) increase the limitation on capital expenditure, as defined in the Amended Credit Agreement, from $25.0 million to $37.5 million and (d) permit the increase of the Second MacAndrews Line to $32.0 million.

Capital Expenditures, Liquidity Requirements and Other

The Company intends to use cash provided by operating activities and its revolving lines of credit to make additional capital expenditures primarily to manufacture camera systems and accessories and purchase other rental equipment. Based on projected revenues in 2005 and beyond, the Company anticipates incurring a higher level of capital expenditures in 2005 as compared to 2004.

Panavision is a holding company whose principal material asset is the ownership interest in its subsidiaries. The Company's principal business operations are conducted by its subsidiaries. Accordingly, the Company's source of cash to pay its obligations is expected to be distributions with respect to its ownership interests in its subsidiaries. There can be no assurance that its subsidiaries will generate sufficient cash flow to pay dividends or distribute funds to the Company or that applicable state law and contractual restrictions, including negative covenants contained in the debt instruments of such subsidiaries, will permit such dividends or distributions.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

The Company does not have any off-balance sheet financing arrangements.

Seasonality

The Company's revenue and net income are subject to seasonal fluctuations. In North America, the majority of episodic television programs cease filming in the second quarter for several months, and typically resume production in August. Feature film production activity typically reaches its peak in the third and fourth quarters.

SFAS No. 142, "Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets"

We performed an annual impairment test relating to our goodwill and tradename, most recently as of December 31, 2004, and found that the fair values of our goodwill and our tradename are in excess of carrying value. In the absence of indicators that an earlier assessment would be required, we will perform the annual impairment test of goodwill and tradename during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2005.

Forward-Looking Statements

This quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2005, as well as certain of our other public documents and electronic and oral disclosures, contains forward-looking statements that reflect management's current assumptions and estimates of future performance and economic conditions.

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Such statements are made in reliance upon the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. We caution investors that forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results and future trends to differ materially from those projected, stated, or implied by the forward-looking statements and investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements. Further, we encourage investors to read the summary of our critical accounting policies included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004 under the heading "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—Critical Accounting Policies," as such discussion may be modified or supplemented by subsequent reports that we file with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

In addition to factors described in our Securities and Exchange Commission filings and elsewhere, the following factors could cause our actual results to differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements made by us: (a) a significant reduction in the number of feature film, commercial or series television productions; (b) competitive pressures arising from changes in technology, changing customer requirements, price competition, evolving industry standards or improvements in and the expansion of product offerings of our competitors; (c) unfavorable foreign currency fluctuations; (d) lower-than-expected cash flows from operations; (e) difficulties or delays in developing and introducing new products or failure of our customers to accept new product offerings; (f) difficulties or delays in implementing improvements in operating efficiencies; (g) the inability to secure capital contributions or loans from affiliates, refinance our indebtedness or sell our equity securities; or (h) significant increases in interest rates.

Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and except for our ongoing obligations under the U.S. federal securities laws, we undertake no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Item 3.    Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

We have exposure to market risk both as a result of changing interest rates and movements in foreign currency exchange rates. We manage our exposure to these market risks through our regular operating and financing activities. Item 7A of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004 presents quantitative and qualitative disclosures about market risk as of December 31, 2004. As of March 31, 2005, there have been no material changes in our market risk since December 31, 2004.

Item 4.    Controls and Procedures

(a) Disclosure Controls and Procedures. Our management, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, has evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"); as of the end of the fiscal period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. Based upon such evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that, as of the end of such period, such disclosure controls and procedures are effective in accurately recording, processing, summarizing and reporting, on a timely basis, information required to be disclosed by us in the reports we file or submit under the Exchange Act, and are effective in ensuring that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Office and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

(b) Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting. There have not been any changes in our internal control over financial reporting (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act) during the fiscal period to which this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q relates that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

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PART II – OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1.  Legal Proceedings
Panavision is not engaged in any legal proceeding other than ordinary routine litigation incidental to its business. Currently, Panavision is not involved in any legal proceeding that it expects to have a material effect on its financial condition, results of operations, or business.
Item 2.  Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
None
Item 3.  Defaults Upon Senior Securities
There were no events of default upon senior securities during the quarter ended March 31, 2005.
Item 4.  Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
There were no matters submitted to a vote of security holders during the quarter ended March 31, 2005.
Item 5.  Other Information
No additional information need be presented.
Item 6.  Exhibits

Exhibit
Number
Description
3 Certificate of Incorporation and By-Laws.
3.1 Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the Company (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to Panavision's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 1999). **
3.2 Restated By-Laws of the Company (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to Panavision's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 1999).**
4 Instruments Defining the Rights of Security Holders, Including Indentures
4.1 Indenture, dated as of February 11, 1998, between PX Escrow and The Bank of New York, as Trustee, relating to the Company's 9 5/8% Senior Subordinated Discount Notes Due 2006 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to Panavision's Registration Statement on Form S-1, Registration No. 333-59363 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 17, 1998).**
4.2 First Supplemental Indenture dated June 4, 1998, among PX Escrow, Panavision and the Trustee, amending the Indenture identified at Exhibit 4.1 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to Panavision's Registration Statement on Form S-1, Registration No. 333-59363 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 17, 1998).**
4.3 Amended and Restated Senior Subordinated Line of Credit Agreement dated January 16, 2004, between Panavision Inc. and MacAndrews & Forbes Holdings Inc. (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4.16 to Panavision's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2003).**
4.4 Second Amended and Restated Senior Subordinated Line of Credit Agreement dated January 16, 2004, amended and restated as of March 30, 2005, between Panavision Inc. and MacAndrews & Forbes Inc. (formerly MacAndrews & Forbes Holdings, Inc.) (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4.4 to Panavision's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004) .**

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Exhibit
Number
Description
4.5 Indenture, dated as of January 16, 2004, between Panavision Inc. and Wilmington Trust Company, as Trustee, relating Panavision's 12.50% Senior Secured Notes due 2009 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4.17 Panavision's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2003).**
4.6 Form of 12.50% Senior Secured Note due 2009 (incorporated herein by reference from to Exhibit 4.17 to Panavision's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2003).**
4.7 Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of May 28, 1998, as amended and restated as of January 6, 2004, among Panavision Inc., the several lenders named therein, and JP Morgan Chase Bank, as Administrative Agent (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4.19 to Panavision's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2003).**
4.8 First Amendment and Waiver, dated as of August 11, 2004, with respect to the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of May 28, 1998, as amended and restated as of January 16, 2004, among Panavision Inc., the several lenders named therein, and JP Morgan Chase Bank, as Administrative Agent. (incorporated herein by reference from Exhibit 4.21 from Panavision's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2004).**
4.9 First Supplemental Indenture and Waiver, dated as of August 11, 2004, with respect to Indenture, dated as of January 16, 2004, between Panavision Inc. the subsidiary guarantors and Wilmington Trust Company, as Trustee and Collateral Trustee, relating to Panavision's 12.50% Senior Secured Notes due 2009. (incorporated herein by reference from Exhibit 4.22 from Panavision's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2004).**
4.10 Second Amendment and Consent, dated as of November 15, 2004, with respect to the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of May 28, 1998, as amended and restated as of January 16, 2004, among Panavision Inc., the several banks and other financial institutions or entities from time to time parties thereto and JPMorgan Chase Bank, as administrative agent. (incorporated herein by reference from Exhibit 10.2 to Panavision's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on November 17, 2004).**
4.11 Third Amendment, dated as of December 29, 2004, with respect to the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of May 28, 1998, as amended and restated as of January 16, 2004, among Panavision Inc., the several banks and other financial institutions or entities from time to time parties thereto and JPMorgan Chase Bank, as administrative agent. (incorporated herein by reference from Exhibit 10.1 to Panavision's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on January 4, 2005).**
4.12 Fourth Supplemental Indenture, dated as of December 29, 2004, with respect to the Indenture, dated as of January 16, 2004, among Panavision Inc. the subsidiary guarantors and Wilmington Trust Company, as Trustee and Collateral Trustee, related to Panavision's 12.50% Senior Secured Notes due 2009. (incorporated herein by reference from Exhibit 10.2 to Panavision's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on January 4, 2005).**
4.13 Fourth Amendment, dated as of March 30, 2005, with respect to the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of May 28, 1998, as amended and restated as of January 16, 2004, among Panavision Inc., the several banks and other financial institutions or entities from time to time parties thereto and JPMorgan Chase Bank, as administrative agent (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4.13 to Panavision's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004).**

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Exhibit
Number
Description
4.14 Fifth Supplemental Indenture, dated as of March 30, 2005, with respect to the Indenture, dated as of January 16, 2004, among Panavision Inc., the subsidiary guarantors and Wilmington Trust Company, as Trustee and Collateral Trustee, related to Panavision's 12.50% Senior Secured Notes due 2009 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4.14 to Panavision's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004).**
10 Material Contracts
10.1 Separation Agreement, dated as of January 10, 2005, between Panavision and Eric W. Golden, formerly the Company's Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.10 to Panavision's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004).**
10.2 2005 Performance Objectives and 2004 Bonus Award (incorporated herein by reference to Item 1.01 of Panavision's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on April 15, 2005).**
31 Section 302 Certifications
31.1 Certification of Robert L. Beitcher, Chief Executive Officer, dated May 13, 2005.*
31.2 Certification of Bobby G. Jenkins, Chief Financial Officer, dated May 13, 2005.*
32 Section 906 Certifications
32.1 Certifications of Robert L. Beitcher, Chief Executive Officer, and Bobby G. Jenkins, Chief Financial Officer, dated May 13, 2005, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (furnished herewith).
99 Other Exhibits
99.1 PX Holding Corporation 9 5/8% Notes Commitment Letter, dated as of March 30, 2005 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 99.1 to Panavision's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004).**

* Filed herewith.

** Previously filed.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

PANAVISION INC.

Date: May 13, 2005                                             By:       /s/  ROBERT L. BEITCHER                      
          Robert L. Beitcher
      President and
      Chief Executive Officer
  By:       /s/  BOBBY G. JENKINS                            
          Bobby G. Jenkins
      Executive Vice President,
      Chief Financial Officer and Principal
      Accounting Officer

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