Can I move Final Cut Studio from a MBP to a new iMac?

I'm buying a new iMac tomorrow and I want to be sure that I can move Final Cut Studio from my Macbook Pro over to the new iMac. I have all of the original install DVD's and serial numbers and so on. Just a customer wanting to make an informed purchase.
Thanks,
Hunter Hanson

It should install without problems.
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