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The Light nears deal to acquire Showcase’s UK cinema portfolio

The Light is in advanced talks to buy Showcase’s 16 UK venues from Paramount, reportedly valued around £55m, and more than doubling The Light’s footprint to nearly 30 sites. Other bidders circled, but concerns over underinvestment at some sites remained.

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