National CineMedia, Inc.
National CineMedia, Inc. (NCM) is an American cinema advertising company. NCM displays ads to U.S. consumers in movie theaters, online and through mobile technology. NCM presents cinema advertising across a digital in-theater network, consisting of theaters owned by AMC Theatres, Cinemark Theatres, Regal Cinemas and other regional theater circuits.
Basic company information
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Company positioning and business
National CineMedia, Inc. (NCM) is an American cinema advertising company. NCM displays ads to U.S. consumers in movie theaters, online and through mobile technology. NCM presents cinema advertising across a digital in-theater network, consisting of theaters owned by AMC Theatres, Cinemark Theatres, Regal Cinemas and other regional theater circuits. [3]
The publicly traded National CineMedia, Inc. owns 48.8% and is the managing partner of NCM. Regal's parent company Cineworld and Cinemark and hold the remainder of NCM shares. In May 2014, Screenvision entered into a merger agreement with NCM for US$375 million. The merger was blocked by the Department of Justice over antitrust concerns, since Screenvision and NCM together would supply advertising to 34,000 of the nation's 39,000 movie theaters. In March 2015, Screenvision and NCM terminated their deal and NCM paid Screenvision a $26.8 million termination payment. [3]
The company is perhaps best known to the general public for its advertising pre-show, Noovie. [3]
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Financial year, securities and disclosures
Listed securities: NCMI (Nasdaq). Multiple symbols may represent different share classes or securities of the same registrant. [2]
History and key events
Founding / inception date recorded in Wikidata. [1]
Financial results and regulatory disclosures
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Related entities and concepts
Frequently asked questions
When was National CineMedia, Inc. founded?
Founded: 2002. The linked source provides the background record. [1]
Where is the headquarters of National CineMedia, Inc.?
Headquarters location: Centennial. The linked source provides the background record. [1]
Which business sectors are recorded for National CineMedia, Inc.?
Business sectors: entertainment. The linked source provides the background record. [1]
Sources and review dates
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