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🇺🇸READING INTERNATIONAL INCRDI
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SectorCommunication ServicesIndustryEntertainment
Management
Ellen Marie Cotter J.D.
CEO

Company information

Ticker
RDI
Country
United States
Sector
Communication Services
Industry
Entertainment

READING INTERNATIONAL Business Summary

Reading International, Inc. (RDI) operates a dual-pillar business model that integrates global cinema exhibition with strategic real estate development and management. The company generates the vast majority of its revenue—approximately 93% as of recent fiscal periods—through its Cinema Exhibition segment, which includes the Reading Cinemas, Angelika Film Center, and Consolidated Theatres brands across the United States, Australia, and New Zealand. Revenue streams within this segment are driven by box office admissions, high-margin concessions, and on-screen advertising. Complementing this, the Real Estate segment focuses on the ownership and leasing of retail and commercial properties, such as the flagship 44 Union Square in New York City, providing a defensive asset base through a "fee-simple" ownership strategy. RDI competes directly with major exhibitors like AMC Entertainment Holdings, Cinemark Holdings, and The Marcus Corporation; it distinguishes itself as a niche, asset-heavy player that prioritizes premium arthouse experiences and long-term property appreciation over mass-market scale. The company is defined by the legacy of its founder, James J. Cotter Sr., and remains under the concentrated leadership of the Cotter family. Ellen M. Cotter serves as the President and Chief Executive Officer, leveraging her extensive background in cinema operations and legal oversight, while Margaret Cotter holds the dual roles of Chairperson of the Board and Executive Vice President of Real Estate Management and Development. Both sisters hold Juris Doctors from Georgetown University Law Center, bringing a high degree of legal and strategic pedigree to the firm. The executive team is further supported by Gilbert Avanes as EVP, Chief Financial Officer, and Treasurer, and Andrzej Matyczynski as EVP of Global Operations. Strategic control is maintained through a dual-class stock structure, with the Cotter family holding significant voting power via Class B common stock, while the board features seasoned independent directors such as Guy W. Adams and Douglas J. McEachern.

Updated 2026-07-31 · US SEC company filings
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