National CineMedia (NCMI) EVP granted 56,180 restricted stock units vesting from 2027

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Woods Maria VG reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

National CineMedia, Inc. executive Maria VG Woods, EVP and General Counsel, reported receiving a grant of 56,180 restricted stock units. Each unit represents the right to receive one share of the company’s common stock. These restricted stock units will vest in three equal annual installments beginning on February 27, 2027.

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED 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

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Woods Maria VG

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O NATIONAL CINEMEDIA, INC.

6300 S. SYRACUSE WAY

(Street)

CENTENNIAL CO 80111

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
National CineMedia, Inc. [ NCMI ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	EVP - General Counsel

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/27/2026

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

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)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price

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)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares
Restricted Stock Units	(1)	02/27/2026		A		56,180		(2)	(2)	Common Stock	56,180	$0	56,180	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Each restricted stock unit represents the right to receive one share of the Issuer's common stock.

2. Represents 56,180 shares of restricted stock units that will vest in three equal annual installments beginning on February 27, 2027.

	/s/ Laura Anne Kenwick, as attorney-in-fact	03/03/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did NCMI executive Maria VG Woods report?

Maria VG Woods reported receiving a grant of 56,180 restricted stock units. These awards are a form of equity compensation that give her the right to receive common shares in the future, subject to the vesting schedule described in the filing.

What does each restricted stock unit represent for NCMI (NCMI)?

Each restricted stock unit represents the right to receive one share of National CineMedia, Inc. common stock. The units themselves are not shares until they vest and convert, aligning executive compensation with the company’s future stock performance over time.

How do the 56,180 NCMI restricted stock units granted to Maria VG Woods vest?

The 56,180 restricted stock units vest in three equal annual installments. Vesting begins on February 27, 2027, meaning one-third of the units will vest each year, subject to the applicable service or other conditions in the company’s compensation arrangements.

Is the NCMI Form 4 transaction a purchase or a grant of shares?

The Form 4 reports a grant of restricted stock units, categorized as a grant, award, or other acquisition. It is not an open-market stock purchase, but an equity award that converts into common shares if and when the units vest over time.

What is Maria VG Woods’ ownership in NCMI after this restricted stock unit grant?

Following this transaction, Maria VG Woods is reported as holding 56,180 restricted stock units. These units give her the right to receive an equivalent number of National CineMedia, Inc. common shares in the future, subject to the specified vesting schedule beginning in 2027.