Mark Cuban Ups Interest in Theater Chain

Mark Cuban
Brian Solis

Mark Cuban, billionaire owner of the Dallas Mavericks, has reiterated his stake in Reading International, owner of venues like the Orpheum Theater, where Stomp played for 21 years. On Monday the Shark filed a 13D form with the SEC, indicating he plans to become an active investor. Cuban holds 13.1% of Reading's outstanding voting stock, giving him the second-strongest voting power next to the estate of the late James Cotter Sr., the New York Post reports. He purchased the 207,611 Class B voting shares for $1,042,450. He also holds 72,164 Class A nonvoting shares. Reading International has been entangled in a family dispute since patriarch James Cotter Sr. died. His successor, James Jr., was overthrown as CEO by his two older sisters. Cuban and his partner, Todd Wagner, own theater rival Landmark Cinemas. [NYP]

Continue reading this story with a free account

Log in or register
Sign up for more articles like this
Subscribe to Bisnow's New York Newsletters
Related Stories

From Bankruptcy To $400M Buying Spree: Michael Shah's Rapid Comeback

Pace Of NYC Housing Construction Plunges As Developers Play Small Ball

How Will Opportunity Zones 2.0 Impact Seattle? One Expert Weighs In

After Departing Trump Admin, HUD's Former Philly Head Joins Local Planning Commission

Investors Anchor Big Capital Into Marinas, Betting On Shallow Supply

Developers Eyeing Dallas' 50-Mile Trails Loop For Uptown-Like Opportunities

NYC Office Investor Warns It Could Go Under As Defaults Pile Up

Large Commercial Real Estate Sales Up 30% Despite Economic Headwinds

Chetrit Group 'Being Dissolved' As Family Turmoil Spirals

Century 21 Retail Redevelopment Advances With New Financing, Leases: The N.Y. Deal Sheet

Avison Young Plans Second Major Recapitalization Since 2024

Judge Approves $70M Sale Of Philly's Largest Office Complex