AMC stock jumps after company raises $325.5 million from selling shares

The theater chain announced it received approximately $325.5 million of new equity capital through the sale of 40 million shares.

The company said the equity offering "significantly boosts AMC 's cash reserves" The news comes as AMC has enjoyed lofty box office sales following the blockbuster debuts of " Barbie " and " Oppenheimer " this past summer .