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National CineMedia (NCMI) CEO vests 103,333 RSUs, sells shares for tax

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

National CineMedia, Inc. CEO Thomas F. Lesinski reported routine equity compensation activity. On June 30, 2026, 103,333 restricted stock units vested, converting into the same number of common shares. Each unit represents one common share, and this vesting is compensation-related.

To cover tax obligations arising from the vesting, 70,168 common shares were sold on the open market at an average price of $3.7724 per share as described in the footnotes. After these transactions, Lesinski directly holds 526,724 common shares, indicating he retained a substantial equity position following the tax-related sale.

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Insider Lesinski Thomas F.
Role Chief Executive Officer
Sold 70,168 shs ($265K)
Type Security Shares Price Value
Sale Common Stock 70,168 $3.7724 $265K
Exercise Restricted Stock Units 103,333 $0.00 --
Exercise Common Stock 103,333 $0.00 --
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 526,724 shares (Direct); Restricted Stock Units — 0 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
  1. Represents acquisition of common stock upon vesting of restricted stock units. Represents the sale of securities on the open market to satisfy the tax obligation upon the vesting of restricted stock units pursuant to the terms of the award agreement. Each restricted stock unit represents the right to receive one share of the Issuer's common stock.
RSUs vested 103,333 units Restricted stock units converted to common stock on June 30, 2026
Shares sold 70,168 shares Common shares sold in open market to satisfy tax obligations
Sale price $3.7724 per share Average price for tax-related share sale
Shares held after 526,724 shares Direct common stock ownership following all reported transactions
Restricted Stock Units financial
"Represents acquisition of common stock upon vesting of restricted stock units."
Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.
derivative security financial
"transaction_code_description: Exercise or conversion of derivative security"
A derivative security is a financial contract whose value comes from the price or performance of something else, such as a stock, bond, commodity, or market index. For investors it acts like an insurance policy or a wager: it can be used to protect against losses, lock in prices, or amplify gains and losses, so it can change a portfolio’s risk and potential return without owning the underlying asset directly.
open market financial
"Represents the sale of securities on the open market to satisfy the tax obligation"
An open market is a system where buying and selling of goods, services, or financial assets happen freely without restrictions or special controls. For investors, it means they can trade assets easily and quickly, which helps determine fair prices based on supply and demand. This environment encourages transparency and competition, making it easier to buy or sell with confidence.

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What insider transactions did NCMI CEO Thomas F. Lesinski report?

Thomas F. Lesinski reported RSU vesting and a related share sale. 103,333 restricted stock units vested into common stock, and 70,168 shares were sold to satisfy tax obligations tied to that vesting under the award agreement.

How many National CineMedia (NCMI) shares did the CEO sell and at what price?

The CEO sold 70,168 National CineMedia shares at $3.7724 each. According to the filing, this open-market sale was executed specifically to satisfy tax obligations resulting from the vesting of restricted stock units.

How many RSUs vested for the NCMI CEO in this Form 4 filing?

A total of 103,333 restricted stock units vested for the CEO. Each restricted stock unit converted into one share of National CineMedia common stock, reflecting compensation earned under the company’s equity award program.

What is Thomas F. Lesinski’s National CineMedia shareholding after these transactions?

After the reported transactions, Lesinski holds 526,724 common shares. This figure reflects his direct ownership following the RSU vesting and the tax-related sale of 70,168 shares in the open market.

What does each restricted stock unit represent in the NCMI CEO’s grant?

Each restricted stock unit represents one share of common stock. When 103,333 RSUs vested, they converted into 103,333 National CineMedia common shares, consistent with the one-for-one structure described in the Form 4 footnotes.
SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940
OMB APPROVAL
OMB Number:3235-0287
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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
Lesinski Thomas F.

(Last)(First)(Middle)
C/O NATIONAL CINEMEDIA, INC.

(Street)
CENTENNIAL COLORADO 80111

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
National CineMedia, Inc. [ NCMI ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
XDirector10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
Chief Executive Officer
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/30/2026
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3) 2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4) 6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common Stock06/30/2026M103,333(1)A$0596,892D
Common Stock07/02/2026S70,168(2)D$3.7724526,724D
Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
(e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3) 2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security 3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4) 8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5) 9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4) 10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Restricted Stock Units$0(3)06/30/2026M103,33306/30/202606/30/2026Common Stock103,333$00D
Explanation of Responses:
1. Represents acquisition of common stock upon vesting of restricted stock units.
2. Represents the sale of securities on the open market to satisfy the tax obligation upon the vesting of restricted stock units pursuant to the terms of the award agreement.
3. Each restricted stock unit represents the right to receive one share of the Issuer's common stock.
/s/ Jeremy Gibb, as attorney-in-fact07/02/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)