Published July 21, 2015 8:40am EDT | Updated July 25, 2015 6:37pm EDT

AMC Theaters CEO Steps Down To Pursue Other Opportunity

AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. announced it has named Chief Financial Officer Craig R. Ramsey as interim CEO after Chief Executive Gerry Lopez stepped down. Lopez is leaving his position, effective August 6, to pursue another opportunity. The board has begun the search for a permanent CEO. AMC shares have gained 26%., while the S&P 500 has gained 3.4%.