National CineMedia reintroduces dividend, plans to accelerate stock buybacks - MarketWatch
Reintroducing dividends signals financial stability post-bankruptcy and attracts income-focused investors.
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Reintroducing dividends signals financial stability post-bankruptcy and attracts income-focused investors.
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NCMI reintroduces a quarterly dividend of 12 cents per share. Dividend payments resume after a two-and-a-half-year hiatus. National CineMedia plans to accelerate a $100 million share buyback program. Company expects box office to improve with a strong 2025 film slate. Stock has outperformed the S&P 500 by 27.1% over the past year.
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