The chief executive of Cinemark Holdings Inc. — owner of the Century Aurora 16 movie theater where a gunman killed 12 people and injured 58 others July 20 — started the company’s quarterly earnings call Monday by thanking those who helped victims from the shooting.

“We’d like to thank and acknowledge the endeavors of all those who acted with immense strength and bravery in assisting the victims, including patrons or employees, the police department, the emergency first responders, and the area hospitals that treated the victims,” CEO Timothy Warner said.

Warner said the company would not discuss the matter further out of respect for the victims, but he thanked the response of local government.

“We are also grateful for the governmental leadership, including the governor, the chief of staff, the mayor of Aurora, the chief of police and the many charitable and business organizations providing assistance,” he said.

Warner moved into the earnings after thanking everyone involved an additional time and sending condolences to those affected.

“Our thoughts and prayers remain with the victims, their families and loved ones, our employees and the entire Aurora community as they grieve and continue to heal,” Warner said.

The Plano, Texas-based company reported second-quarter earnings of 45 cents a share.

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