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~ Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend ~
~ Provides Second Quarter and Reaffirms Full Year 2015 Outlook ~

CENTENNIAL, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- National CineMedia, Inc. (NASDAQ: NCMI) (the Company), the managing member and owner of 45.1% of National CineMedia, LLC (NCM LLC), the operator of the largest in-theatre digital media network in North America, today announced consolidated results for the fiscal first quarter ended April 2, 2015.

Total revenue for the quarter ended April 2, 2015 increased 9.5% to $76.9 million from $70.2 million for the comparable quarter last year. Adjusted OIBDA before Screenvision merger-related costs increased 22.6% to $27.7 million from $22.6 million for the first quarter of 2014. Net loss for the first quarter of 2015 including Screenvision merger-related costs was $9.0 million, or a loss of $0.15 per diluted share compared to net loss of $3.1 million, or a loss of $0.05 per diluted share for the first quarter of 2014. Excluding pre-tax amortization expense of terminated derivatives from 2015 and 2014 and $33.4 million in pre-tax costs associated with the terminated merger with Screenvision (including the $26.8 million termination payment) in the first quarter of 2015, net income for the first quarter of 2015 would have been $0.01 per diluted share and net loss for the first quarter of 2014 would have been $0.04 per diluted share. Adjusted OIBDA and earnings per share excluding the amortization of terminated derivatives and merger-related costs are non-GAAP measures. See the tables at the end of this release for the reconciliations to the closest GAAP basis measurement.

The Company announced today that its Board of Directors has authorized the Company's regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.22 per share of common stock. The dividend will be paid on June 9, 2015 to stockholders of record on May 26, 2015. The Company intends to pay a regular quarterly dividend for the foreseeable future at the discretion of the Board of Directors consistent with the Company's intention to distribute over time a substantial portion of its free cash flow in the form of dividends to its stockholders. The declaration, payment, timing and amount of any future dividends payable will be at the sole discretion of the Board of Directors who will take into account general economic and advertising market business conditions, the Company's financial condition, available cash, current and anticipated cash needs, and any other factors that the Board of Directors considers relevant.

Commenting on the Company's first quarter 2015 results, Kurt Hall, NCM's Chairman and CEO said, "Our first quarter growth and strong guidance for the second quarter of 2015 reflect our successful 2014/2015 national upfront campaign and media buying shifts in response to changes in consumer viewing habits." Mr. Hall concluded, "As consumers become harder to reach, I am encouraged that more national brands and local businesses are recognizing the value of our broad national reach, reliable impressions, engaged audience and high quality event programming."

Supplemental Information

Integration payments due from Cinemark and AMC associated with Rave Theatres for the first quarter of 2015 and 2014 were $0.3 million and $0.2 million, respectively. The integration payments were recorded as a reduction of an intangible asset.

2015 Outlook

For the second quarter of 2015, the Company expects total revenue to be up 16% to 22% and Adjusted OIBDA is expected to be up 17% to 29% from the second quarter of 2014. The Company expects total revenue in the range of $116.0 million to $122.0 million during the second quarter of 2015, compared to total revenue for the second quarter of 2014 of $99.9 million and Adjusted OIBDA in the range of $61.0 million to $67.0 million during the second quarter of 2015 compared to Adjusted OIBDA for the second quarter of 2014 of $52.0 million.

The Company reaffirms its outlook of total revenue to be up 7% to 10% and Adjusted OIBDA to be up 5% to 10% from the full year 2014. The Company expects total revenue in the range of $422.0 million to $432.0 million for the full year 2015, compared to total revenue for the full year 2014 of $394.0 million and Adjusted OIBDA in the range of $210.0 million to $220.0 million for the full year 2015 compared to Adjusted OIBDA for the full year 2014 of $199.3 million.

Conference Call

The Company will host a conference call and audio webcast with investors, analysts and other interested parties May 11, 2015 at 5:00 P.M. Eastern time. The live call can be accessed by dialing 1-877-407-9039 or for international participants 1-201-689-8470. Participants should register at least 15 minutes prior to the commencement of the call. Additionally, a live audio webcast will be available to interested parties at www.ncm.com under the Investor Relations section. Participants should allow at least 15 minutes prior to the commencement of the call to register, download and install necessary audio software.

The replay of the conference call will be available until midnight Eastern Time, May 25, 2015, by dialing 1-877-870-5176 or for international participants 1-858-384-5517, and entering conference ID 13607947.

About National CineMedia, Inc.

National CineMedia (NCM) is the #1 weekend network in America and the largest cinema advertising network reaching moviegoers on-screen, on-site, online and on mobile devices. NCM offers captivating entertainment content, national reach and unparalleled audience engagement across its digital in-theater network of approximately 20,100 screens in approximately 1,600 theaters in 183 Designated Market Areas® (49 of the top 50). During 2014, over 700 million moviegoers attended theaters that exclusively present NCM's FirstLook pre-show program, including AMC Entertainment Inc. (NYSE:AMC), Cinemark Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:CNK), Regal Entertainment Group (NYSE: RGC), and over 40 other leading regional theater circuit affiliates. National CineMedia, Inc. (NASDAQ:NCMI) owns a 45.1% interest in, and is the managing member of, National CineMedia, LLC. For more information, visit www.ncm.com. (NCMI-F)

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains various forward-looking statements that reflect management's current expectations or beliefs regarding future events, including statements providing guidance and projections for second quarter and full year 2015, the dividend policy, network expansion, competition in the broader advertising marketplace and technology improvements. Investors are cautioned that reliance on these forward-looking statements involves risks and uncertainties. Although the Company believes that the assumptions used in the forward looking statements are reasonable, any of these assumptions could prove to be inaccurate and, as a result, actual results could differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward looking statements. The factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements are, among others, 1) level of theatre attendance; 2) increased competition for advertising expenditures; 3) technological changes and innovations; 4) economic conditions, including the level of expenditures on cinema advertising; 5) our ability to renew or replace expiring advertising and content contracts; 6) our need for additional funding, risks and uncertainties relating to our significant indebtedness; 7) fluctuations in operating costs; 8) changes in interest rates; and 9) changes in accounting principles. In addition, the outlook provided does not include the impact of any future unusual or infrequent transactions; sales and acquisitions of operating assets and investments; any future noncash impairments of intangible and fixed assets; amounts related to litigation or the related impact of taxes that may occur from time to time due to management decisions and changing business circumstances. The Company is currently unable to forecast precisely the timing and/or magnitude of any such amounts or events. Please refer to the Company's Securities and Exchange Commission filings, including the "Risk Factor" section of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 1, 2015, for further information about these and other risks.

NATIONAL CINEMEDIA, INC. Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income Unaudited ($ in millions, except per share data)
		Quarter Ended
		April 2, 2015				March 27, 2014
REVENUE:
Advertising (including revenue from founding members of $7.7 and 9.5,   respectively)		$	76.9			$	70.2
OPERATING EXPENSES:
Advertising operating costs			5.8				5.0
Network costs			4.5				4.6
Theatre access fees—founding members			17.2				17.4
Selling and marketing costs			16.0				15.0
Merger-related costs			33.4				-
Administrative and other costs			8.7				7.6
Depreciation and amortization			8.0				7.8
Total			93.6				57.4
OPERATING (LOSS) INCOME			(16.7	)			12.8
NON-OPERATING EXPENSES:
Interest on borrowings			13.1				13.1
Interest income			(0.6	)			(0.4	)
Accretion of interest on the discounted payable to founding members under   tax receivable agreement			3.6				3.8
Amortization of terminated derivatives			1.6				2.5
Other non-operating expense			0.1				0.1
Total			17.8				19.1
LOSS BEFORE INCOME TAXES			(34.5	)			(6.3	)
Income tax benefit			(4.3	)			(1.7	)
CONSOLIDATED NET LOSS			(30.2	)			(4.6	)
Less: Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests			(21.2	)			(1.5	)
NET LOSS ATTRIBUTABLE TO NCM, INC.		$	(9.0	)		$	(3.1	)
NET LOSS PER NCM, INC. COMMON SHARE:
Basic		$	(0.15	)		$	(0.05	)
Diluted		$	(0.15	)		$	(0.05	)

NATIONAL CINEMEDIA, INC. Selected Condensed Balance Sheet Data Unaudited ($ in millions)
		As of
		April 2, 2015				January 1, 2015
Cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities		$	77.5			$	80.6
Receivables, net			79.6				116.5
Property and equipment, net			21.6				22.4
Total assets			985.6				991.4
Borrowings			938.0				892.0
Total equity/(deficit)			(219.8	)			(208.7	)
Total liabilities and equity			985.6				991.4

NATIONAL CINEMEDIA, INC. Operating Data Unaudited
		Quarter Ended
		April 2, 2015		March 27, 2014
Total Screens (100% Digital) at Period End (1)(6)		20,080		19,850
Founding Member Screens at Period End (2)(6)		16,443		16,472
DCN (Digital Content Network) Screens at Period End (3)(6)		19,225		19,020

									Quarter Ended
(in millions)									April 2, 2015				March 27, 2014
Total Attendance for Period (4)(6)										161.4				166.5
Founding Member Attendance for Period (5)(6)										136.1				144.0
Capital Expenditures									$	2.1			$	2.2

	(1)		Represents the total screens within NCM LLC's advertising network.
	(2)		Represents the total founding member screens.
	(3)		Represents the total number of screens that are connected to the Digital Content Network.
	(4)		Represents the total attendance within NCM LLC's advertising network.
	(5)		Represents the total attendance within NCM LLC's advertising network in theatres operated by the founding members.
	(6)		Excludes screens and attendance associated with certain AMC Rave and Cinemark Rave theatres for all periods presented.

NATIONAL CINEMEDIA, INC. Operating Data Unaudited (In millions, except advertising revenue per attendee, margin and per share data)
		Quarter Ended
		April 2, 2015				March 27, 2014
Revenue breakout:
National advertising revenue		$	50.9			$	42.7
Local advertising revenue		$	18.4			$	18.1
Total advertising revenue (excluding beverage)		$	69.3			$	60.8
Total revenue		$	76.9			$	70.2
Per attendee data:
National advertising revenue per attendee		$	0.315			$	0.256
Local advertising revenue per attendee		$	0.114			$	0.109
Total advertising revenue (excluding beverage) per attendee		$	0.429			$	0.365
Total advertising revenue per attendee		$	0.476			$	0.422
Total attendance (1)			161.4				166.5
Other operating data:
Operating (loss) income		$	(16.7	)		$	12.8
OIBDA (2)		$	(8.7	)		$	20.6
Adjusted OIBDA (2)		$	27.7			$	22.6
Adjusted OIBDA margin (2)			36.0	%			32.2	%
Loss per share - basic		$	(0.15	)		$	(0.05	)
Loss per share - diluted		$	(0.15	)		$	(0.05	)
Adjusted income (loss) per share - basic (2)		$	0.01			$	(0.04	)
Adjusted income (loss) per share - diluted (2)		$	0.01			$	(0.04	)

	(1)		Represents the total attendance within NCM LLC's advertising network. Excludes screens and attendance associated with certain AMC Rave and Cinemark Rave theatres for all periods presented.
	(2)		OIBDA, Adjusted OIBDA, Adjusted OIBDA margin and adjusted income (loss) per share are not financial measures calculated in accordance with GAAP in the United States. See attached tables for the non-GAAP reconciliations.

NATIONAL CINEMEDIA, INC.
Non-GAAP Reconciliations
Unaudited

OIBDA, Adjusted OIBDA and Adjusted OIBDA Margin

Operating Income (Loss) Before Depreciation and Amortization ("OIBDA"), Adjusted OIBDA and Adjusted OIBDA margin are not financial measures calculated in accordance with GAAP in the United States. OIBDA represents consolidated net income (loss) plus income tax expense (benefit), interest and other costs and depreciation and amortization expense. Adjusted OIBDA excludes from OIBDA non-cash share based compensation costs and merger-related costs. Adjusted OIBDA margin is calculated by dividing Adjusted OIBDA by total revenue. These non-GAAP financial measures are used by management to evaluate operating performance, to forecast future results and as a basis for compensation. The Company believes these are important supplemental measures of operating performance because they eliminate items that have less bearing on its operating performance and so highlight trends in its core business that may not otherwise be apparent when relying solely on GAAP financial measures. The Company believes the presentation of these measures is relevant and useful for investors because it enables them to view performance in a manner similar to the method used by the Company's management, helps improve their ability to understand the Company's operating performance and makes it easier to compare the Company's results with other companies that may have different depreciation and amortization policies, non-cash share based compensation programs, levels of mergers and acquisitions, interest rates or debt levels or income tax rates. A limitation of these measures, however, is that they exclude depreciation and amortization, which represent a proxy for the periodic costs of certain capitalized tangible and intangible assets used in generating revenues in the Company's business. In addition, Adjusted OIBDA has the limitation of not reflecting the effect of the Company's share based payment costs or costs associated with the proposed Screenvision merger. OIBDA or Adjusted OIBDA should not be regarded as an alternative to operating income (loss), net income (loss) or as indicators of operating performance, nor should they be considered in isolation of, or as substitutes for financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP. The Company believes that consolidated net income (loss) is the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure to OIBDA. Because not all companies use identical calculations, these non-GAAP presentations may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures of other companies, or calculations in the Company's debt agreement.

The following tables reconcile consolidated net loss to OIBDA and Adjusted OIBDA for the periods presented (dollars in millions):

		Quarter Ended
		April 2, 2015				March 27, 2014
Consolidated net loss		$	(30.2	)		$	(4.6	)
Income tax benefit			(4.3	)			(1.7	)
Interest and other non-operating costs			17.8				19.1
Depreciation and amortization			8.0				7.8
OIBDA		$	(8.7	)		$	20.6
Share-based compensation costs (1)			3.0				2.0
Merger-related costs (2)			33.4				-
Adjusted OIBDA		$	27.7			$	22.6
Total revenue		$	76.9			$	70.2
Adjusted OIBDA margin			36.0	%			32.2	%
Adjusted OIBDA		$	27.7			$	22.6
Rave theatres integration payments			0.3				0.2
Adjusted OIBDA after integration payments		$	28.0			$	22.8

	(1)		Share-based compensation costs are included in network operations, selling and marketing and administrative expense in the accompanying financial statements.
	(2)		Merger-related costs primarily include the merger termination fee and legal, accounting, advisory and other professional fees associated with the terminated merger with Screenvision.

Outlook (in millions)
			Quarter Ending July 2, 2015								Year Ending December 31, 2015
			NCM, Inc.								NCM, Inc.
			Low				High				Low				High
Consolidated net income			$	29.1			$	32.6			$	56.2			$	61.2
Income tax expense				5.3				6.0				8.4				9.4
Interest and other non-operating costs				16.0				17.0				66.0				68.0
Depreciation and amortization				7.8				8.2				34.5				35.5
OIBDA				58.2				63.8				165.1				174.1
Share-based compensation costs (1)				2.8				3.2				11.5				12.5
Merger-related costs (2)				-				-				33.4				33.4
Adjusted OIBDA			$	61.0			$	67.0			$	210.0			$	220.0
Total revenue			$	116.0			$	122.0			$	422.0			$	432.0

	(1)		Share-based compensation costs are included in network operations, selling and marketing and administrative expense in the accompanying financial statements.
	(2)		Merger-related costs primarily include the merger termination fee and legal, accounting, advisory and other professional fees associated with the terminated merger with Screenvision.

Net Income (Loss) and Earnings (Loss) per Share Excluding the Amortization of Terminated Derivatives and Merger-Related Costs

Net income (loss) and earnings (loss) per share excluding the amortization of terminated derivatives and merger-related costs are not financial measures calculated in accordance with GAAP in the United States. Net income (loss) and earnings (loss) per share excluding the amortization of terminated derivatives and merger-related costs are calculated using reported net loss and loss per share and the amortization of terminated derivatives and merger-related costs shown in the below table. These non-GAAP financial measures are used by management as an additional tool to evaluate operating performance. The Company believes these are important supplemental measures of operating performance because they eliminate items that have less bearing on its operating performance and so highlight trends in its core business that may not otherwise be apparent when relying solely on GAAP financial measures. The Company believes the presentation of these measures is relevant and useful for investors because it enables them to view performance in a manner similar to a method used by the Company's management and helps improve their ability to understand the Company's operating performance. Net income (loss) excluding the amortization of terminated derivatives and merger-related costs should not be regarded as an alternative to net income and should not be regarded as an alternative to earnings per share or as indicators of operating performance, nor should they be considered in isolation of, or as substitutes for financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP. The Company believes that net income and earnings per share are the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures. Because not all companies use identical calculations, these presentations may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures of other companies.

The following table reconciles net loss and loss per share as reported to net income (loss) and earnings (loss) per share excluding the amortization of terminated derivatives and merger-related costs for the periods presented (dollars in millions):

		Quarter Ended
		April 2, 2015				March 27, 2014
Net loss as reported		$	(9.0	)		$	(3.1	)
Merger-related costs (1)			33.4				-
Amortization of terminated derivatives			1.6				2.5
Effect of noncontrolling interests (54.9% and 54.2%, respectively)			(19.2	)			(1.4	)
Effect of provision for income taxes (38% effective rate)			(6.0	)			(0.4	)
Net effect of adjusting items			9.8				0.7
Net income (loss) excluding adjusting items		$	0.8			$	(2.4	)
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding as reported
Basic			58,888,674				58,618,800
Diluted			58,888,674				58,618,800
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding as adjusted
Basic			58,888,674				58,618,800
Diluted			59,224,785				58,618,800
Basic loss per share as reported		$	(0.15	)		$	(0.05	)
Net effect of adjusting items			0.16				0.01
Basic income (loss) per share excluding adjusting items		$	0.01			$	(0.04	)
Diluted loss per share as reported		$	(0.15	)		$	(0.05	)
Net effect of adjusting items			0.16				0.01
Diluted income (loss) per share excluding adjusting items		$	0.01			$	(0.04	)

	(1)		Merger-related costs primarily include the merger termination payment and legal, accounting, advisory and other professional fees associated with the terminated merger with Screenvision.

National CineMedia, Inc.
INVESTOR CONTACT:
David Oddo, 800-844-0935
investors@ncm.com
or
MEDIA CONTACT:
Amy Jane Finnerty, 212-931-8117
amy.finnerty@ncm.com

Source: National CineMedia, Inc.

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