Observed Signal · Apr 23, 2026 · Market Signal · Source: National CineMedia · Impact: 2/5

National CineMedia Announces 2026 U.S. Young Lions Winners

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NCM and the U.S. Representative of the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, today announced the five winning teams of the 2026 U.S. Young Lions competition.

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Primary Reporting: National CineMedia•Published: Apr 23, 2026

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On September 18, 2026, National CineMedia, Inc. (NCM) completed its acquisition of 100% of the equity interests in Captivate Holdings, LLC and Captivate Network Holdings, Inc. for $275.0 million in cash, subject to customary adjustments and a $5.0 million escrow. To finance the transaction and refinance its existing U.S. Bank credit facility, NCM entered into a new credit agreement with Crestline Direct Finance as administrative agent, securing a $275.0 million fully funded first-lien term loan and a $25.0 million revolving credit facility ($10.0 million drawn at close), both maturing on September 18, 2031. The term facility carries an interest margin of SOFR + 7.00% (or base rate + 6.00%), with a 2-year PIK election option of up to 2.00% (raising the margin to 7.50%).

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