8-K

UNITED STATESSECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSIONWASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

National CineMedia, Inc.

(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter).

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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

The President - Sales, Marketing and Partnerships of National CineMedia, Inc. (the “Company”), Catherine Sullivan, will step down from her role as of November 13, 2025 and depart the Company on December 1, 2025 following an elimination of the position of President – Sales, Marketing and Partnerships. Ms. Sullivan’s departure from the Company will be treated as an “Involuntary Termination” under her employment agreement with the Company, making her eligible for a severance amount equal to 100% of her base salary, plus 100% of her target bonus based on her base salary then in effect paid in equal installments over 12 months in exchange for a valid release of claims against the Company. Ms. Sullivan’s termination of employment is not the result of a violation of any Company policy.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.