CompletedMedia & Entertainment21 September 2026

NCM Holdings, LLC to acquire Captivate Holdings, LLC and Captivate Network Holdings, Inc.

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Buyer
NCM Holdings, LLC
Target
Captivate Holdings, LLC and Captivate Network Holdings, Inc.
Deal value
Not disclosed
Announced
21 September 2026
Status
Completed
Sector
Media & Entertainment
Country
United States
Consideration
cash
What we know

NCM Holdings, LLC has agreed to acquire Captivate Holdings, LLC and Captivate Network Holdings, Inc. in a strategic acquisition within the media and entertainment sector. The transaction, which was completed on 18 September 2026, involved a cash consideration for the target entities. Both the buyer and the target companies are based in the United States. The deal was officially announced on 21 September 2026, shortly after the completion date. No specific financial value for the transaction has been disclosed in the available records. The acquisition consolidates the assets of the two Captivate entities under the ownership of NCM Holdings. This move represents a significant consolidation within the US media landscape, bringing the network holdings under a single corporate umbrella. The process concluded with the formal completion of the transfer of ownership.

The transaction is now fully completed. There are no pending regulatory approvals or further conditions to satisfy. The integration of the acquired entities into the NCM Holdings structure is the immediate next step for the combined organization. This acquisition marks the end of the independent operation of Captivate Holdings and Captivate Network Holdings. The parties have finalized all necessary legal and financial documentation to effectuate the change in control. The deal stands as a closed transaction in the media and entertainment industry. No further updates regarding the financial terms or strategic rationale have been reported beyond the initial completion and announcement dates.

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Deal timeline

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  1. CompletedClosed

    NCM Holdings, LLC completes acquisition of Captivate Holdings, LLC and Captivate Network Holdings, Inc.

    Item 1.01 Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement. On September 18, 2026 (the “Closing Date”), NCM Holdings, LLC (the “Buyer”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of National CineMedia, Inc. (the “Company”), completed the previously announced acquisition (the “Acquisition”) of (i) Captivate Holdings, LLC and Captivate Network Holdings, Inc. (collectively, “Captivate”). Concurrently with the closing of t

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