National CineMedia, Inc. Announces New $100 Million Share Repurchase Program

National CineMedia, Inc. (NASDAQ: NCMI) (“the Company” or “NCM”), the managing member of National CineMedia, LLC (“NCM LLC”), the operator of the largest cinema advertising platform in the U.S., today announced that its Board of Directors has approved a new share repurchase program authorizing the purchase of up to $100 million of the Company’s common stock through April 1, 2027. During the course of the program, NCM plans to use operating cash flow distributions from NCM LLC to opportunistically repurchase shares at prevailing market prices, while continuing to invest capital in growing its advertising network through strategic initiatives.

“Our new share repurchase program demonstrates the Board and Management’s confidence in the strength of our business and long-term prospects of our cinema advertising network,” said NCM Chief Executive Officer Tom Lesinski. “As we execute our share buyback program, we will continue to strategically look for ways to deploy capital to drive long-term shareholder value.”

Additional Information on Share Repurchase Program

In determining the amount of capital to allocate to share repurchases, the Company will take into account, among other things, its historical and expected business performance, cash and liquidity position, economic and market conditions, ongoing strategic initiatives, and the market price of the Company’s common stock. The timing, manner, price, and amount of any repurchases under the share repurchase program will be determined by the Company in its discretion. Repurchases under the Company's share repurchase program may be made through open market transactions (including the use of SEC Rule 10b5-1 trading plans), privately negotiated transactions, accelerated share repurchases or other structured transactions, subject to market conditions and applicable legal requirements. The Company has no obligation to repurchase shares, and the share repurchase program may be modified, suspended, or discontinued at any time.

About NCM

National CineMedia (NCM) is the largest cinema advertising platform in the US. With unparalleled reach and scale, NCM connects brands to sought-after young, diverse audiences through the power of movies and pop culture. A premium video, full-funnel marketing solution for advertisers, NCM enhances marketers' ability to measure and drive results. NCM’s Noovie Show is presented exclusively in 45 leading national and regional theater circuits including the only three national chains, AMC Entertainment Inc. (NYSE:AMC), Cinemark Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:CNK) and Regal Entertainment Group (a subsidiary of Cineworld Group PLC). NCM’s cinema advertising platform consists of more than 18,400 screens in over 1,400 theaters in 190 Designated Market Areas (all of the top 50). National CineMedia, Inc. (NASDAQ:NCMI) owns and is the managing member of National CineMedia, LLC. For more information, visit www.ncm.com and www.noovie.com.