amcJoele Frank and Jaffoni Communications/Investor Relations are advising AMC Entertainment's $1.1B acquisition of Carmike Cinemas to create the largest theater chain in the US.

Dalian Wanda Group, the Chinese investment firm, bought AMC for $2.6B in 2012.

AMC noted the price amounts to $376,000 per screen. The $30-per-share deal amounts to a 19.47% premium on Carmike shares' March 3 closing price.

Joele Frank and JCIR are handling media and IR for Leakwood, Kans.-based Carmike.