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National CineMedia, Inc. (NCMI) CEO sells stock after RSU vesting to cover taxes

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National CineMedia, Inc. CEO Thomas F. Lesinski reported equity compensation activity and a related tax sale. On July 31, 2026, 74560.0000 restricted stock units vested and were converted into an equal number of common shares at $0.0000 per share. On August 3, 2026, he sold 50623.0000 common shares at $4.1832 per share in open‑market transactions to satisfy tax obligations under the award agreement.

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Insider Lesinski Thomas F.
Role Chief Executive Officer
Sold 50,623 shs ($212K)
Approx. gross sale proceeds $212K
Approx. exercise cost $0.00
Type Security Shares Price Value
Sale Common Stock F2 50,623 $4.1832 $212K
Exercise Restricted Stock Units F3 74,560 $0.00 $0.00
Exercise Common Stock F1 74,560 $0.00 $0.00
Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 0 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 550,661 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (3)
  1. F1. Represents acquisition of common stock upon vesting of restricted stock units.
  2. F2. 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. F3. Each restricted stock unit represents the right to receive one share of the Issuer's common stock.
Common shares sold 50623.0000 shares Sale of common stock on 2026-08-03 to satisfy tax obligations
Sale price $4.1832 per share Average price for common shares sold on 2026-08-03
RSUs vested and converted 74560.0000 units/shares Restricted stock units vested and converted into common stock on 2026-07-31
RSU conversion price $0.0000 per unit Each restricted stock unit converted into one common share at no cash cost
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.
tax obligation financial
"sale of securities on the open market to satisfy the tax obligation upon the vesting"
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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FAQ

What equity transactions did NCMI CEO Thomas F. Lesinski report?
Lesinski reported vesting of 74560.0000 restricted stock units into common stock on July 31, 2026, and a related sale of 50623.0000 common shares on August 3, 2026, to cover tax obligations tied to that vesting.

How many National CineMedia (NCMI) shares did the CEO sell and at what price?
Thomas F. Lesinski sold 50623.0000 common shares of National CineMedia at an average price of $4.1832 per share on August 3, 2026, in open‑market transactions to satisfy tax obligations from restricted stock unit vesting.

What happened to the restricted stock units held by the NCMI CEO?
On July 31, 2026, 74560.0000 restricted stock units vested and were converted into 74560.0000 common shares of National CineMedia at a conversion price of $0.0000 per share, consistent with each unit representing one share of common stock.

Were the NCMI CEO’s stock sales made under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan?
The filing indicates the transactions were not made under a Rule 10b5-1 plan. The Rule 10b5‑1 checkbox is unchecked, and a footnote states the August 3, 2026 sales were executed to satisfy tax obligations from restricted stock unit vesting.

Why did National CineMedia (NCMI) CEO sell shares after RSU vesting?
According to a footnote, the CEO sold 50623.0000 shares on August 3, 2026 specifically to satisfy tax obligations arising from the July 31, 2026 vesting of restricted stock units, as required under the terms of the award agreement.
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
Estimated average burden
hours per response:0.5
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)
07/31/2026		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 Stock07/31/2026M74,560(1)A$0601,284D
Common Stock08/03/2026S50,623(2)D$4.1832550,661D
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)07/31/2026M74,56007/31/202607/31/2026Common Stock74,560$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/ Laura Anne Kenwick, as attorney-in-fact08/04/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
Note: File three copies of this Form, one of which must be manually signed. If space is insufficient, see Instruction 6 for procedure.
Persons who respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB Number.
* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR