Item
8.01. Other Matters.
On
November 17, 2017, Helios and Matheson Analytics Inc. (“HMNY”) issued a press release announcing that MoviePass Inc.
(“MoviePass”) launched a new one year movie theater subscription plan.
The
press release is filed as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated by reference herein.
Cautionary
Statement on Forward-looking Information
Certain
information in this communication contains “forward-looking statements” about HMNY and MoviePass within the meaning
of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 or under Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section
21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (collectively, “forward-looking statements”), that may not
be based on historical fact, but instead relate to future events. Forward-looking statements are generally identified by words
such as “projects,” “may,” “will,” “could,” “would,” “should,”
“believes,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “estimates,” “intends,” “plans,”
“potential” or similar expressions. Such forward-looking statements include, without limitation, statements regarding
(i) the expected completion of HMNY’s acquisition of a controlling interest in MoviePass (the “MoviePass Transaction”),
(ii) the time frame in which the MoviePass Transaction is expected to occur, (iii) the expected benefits to HMNY and MoviePass
from completing the MoviePass Transaction and (iv) MoviePass’ business. Statements regarding future events are based on
the parties’ current expectations and are necessarily subject to associated risks related to, among other things, the conditions
to the closing of the MoviePass Transaction may not be satisfied, the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstances that
could give rise to the termination of the acquisition agreement between MoviePass and HMNY, MoviePass’ and HMNY’s
continuing need for additional financing, and general economic conditions. Therefore, actual results may differ materially and
adversely from those expressed in any forward-looking statements.
Such
forward-looking statements are based on a number of assumptions. Although management of HMNY and MoviePass believe that the assumptions
made and expectations represented by such statements are reasonable, there can be no assurance that a forward-looking statement
contained herein will prove to be accurate. Actual results and developments may differ materially and adversely from those expressed
or implied by the forward-looking statements contained herein and even if such actual results and developments are realized or
substantially realized, there can be no assurance that they will have the expected consequences or effects.
Risk
factors and other material information concerning HMNY and MoviePass are described in HMNY’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q
filed with the U.S. Securities and Commission (the “SEC”) on November 14, 2017, in HMNY’s Annual Report on Form
10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2016 and other HMNY filings, including subsequent current and periodic reports, information
statements and registration statements filed with the SEC. You are cautioned to review such reports and other filings at www.sec.gov.
Given
these risks, uncertainties and factors, you are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements and information,
which are qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement. All forward-looking statements and information made herein
are based on HMNY’s and MoviePass’ current expectations and HMNY does not undertake an obligation to revise or update
such forward-looking statements and information to reflect subsequent events or circumstances, except as required by law.
In
particular, MoviePass’ $9.95 per month and $89.95 for one year subscription pricing models are new. There can be no assurance
that the resulting rate of increase in its subscribers from the previously announced $9.95 per month pricing model will continue
or be sustained. Also, there can be no assurance that any rate of increase in its subscribers will result from the new $89.95
for one year pricing model, and even if such an increase is achieved, that it will be sustained. Moreover, an increase in the
number of MoviePass™ subscribers provides no assurance that the MoviePass™ business model will lead to profitability.
Additional
Information for Stockholders of HMNY about the Proposed Transaction between HMNY and MoviePass and Where to Find It
HMNY
plans to file with the SEC and furnish its stockholders with a proxy statement in connection with the proposed transaction with
MoviePass and security holders of HMNY are urged to read the proxy statement and the other relevant materials when they become
available because such materials will contain important information about HMNY, MoviePass and their respective affiliates and
the proposed transaction. The proxy statement and other relevant materials (when they become available), and any and all other
documents filed by HMNY with the SEC, may be obtained free of charge at the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.
In
addition, investors may obtain a free copy of HMNY’s filings from HMNY’s website at www.hmny.com or by directing a
request to: Helios and Matheson Analytics Inc., Attn: Secretary, Empire State Building, 350 Fifth Avenue, Suite 7520, New York,
New York 10118, (212) 979-8228.
INVESTORS
AND SECURITY HOLDERS OF HMNY ARE URGED TO READ THE PROXY STATEMENT AND THE OTHER RELEVANT MATERIALS WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE
BEFORE MAKING ANY VOTING OR INVESTMENT DECISION WITH RESPECT TO THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION BETWEEN HMNY AND MOVIEPASS.
Participants
in the Solicitation
HMNY
and its directors and executive officers may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from the security holders
of HMNY in connection with the proposed transaction between HMNY and MoviePass. Information about those directors and executive
officers of HMNY, including their ownership of HMNY securities, is set forth in its annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended
December 31, 2016, which HMNY filed with the SEC on April 14, 2017, and its definitive proxy statement on Schedule 14A filed with
the SEC on October 3, 2017. Investors and security holders may obtain additional information regarding the direct and indirect
interests of HMNY and its directors and executive officers in the proposed transaction by reading the proxy statement and other
public filings referred to above.