Kurt C. Hall is a seasoned executive in the media industry who led National CineMedia, Inc. from 2006 until early 2016. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and has a firm grasp of media dynamics. His leadership coincided...

Kurt C. Hall is a seasoned executive in the media industry who led National CineMedia, Inc. from 2006 until early 2016. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and has a firm grasp of media dynamics. His leadership coincided with several key initiatives at NCMI, bridging traditional cinema advertising models with modern technologies. Though his official tenure as CEO ended in January 2016, his impact on the company remains significant. Notably, in 2015, Hall earned a total compensation of around $4.4 million, showing how executive pay aligns with performance metrics in the media sector. He has made notable insider trades, with his holdings peaking at $6.5 million in September 2019. This illustrates a keen understanding of market movements and strategic investment.

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Kurt C. Hall

Ex-CEO of National CineMedia

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Field of Expertise

Media & Entertainment - Media

Sector of Economy

Communication Services

Born

September 1, 1959 - 65 years ago

CEO of National CineMedia for

9 years 10 months (Feb 2006 - Jan 2016)

Previous Experience

Various executive roles in media and entertainment

Rivals

Competitors/colleagues of Kurt C. Hall

Holdings

See how much did Kurt C. Hall make over time.

Kurt C. Hall's insider trading activities show significant fluctuations in his holdings. In September 2019, his holdings peaked at approximately $6.5 million, highlighting a strong sense of market timing. However, by 2024, these holdings dwindled to under $600,000. His trades...

Kurt C. Hall's insider trading activities show significant fluctuations in his holdings. In September 2019, his holdings peaked at approximately $6.5 million, highlighting a strong sense of market timing. However, by 2024, these holdings dwindled to under $600,000. His trades over the years also reflect a strategic approach to managing wealth, with several months recording trades of over $2 million as recently as 2021. The peak and subsequent dip illustrate the changing landscape of investment opportunities in the media sector, as well as the challenges faced by executives in today's volatile market.

Mar 18, 2025

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shares

NCMI @ $5.75

Total Stock Sold

$38.77M

NCMI

$38.77M

22,169.6 NCMI shares

What if they kept their stock?

If Kurt C. Hall didn't sell their stock, today they would have:
Extra NCMI22,169.6 shares worth $692.80K.
This is -98.21% and $38.07M less than what they got when they sold the stock.

Insider Trading

See recent insider trades of Kurt C. Hall.

NCMI

$8.76K

NCMI at $0.70/share

Sep 29, 2022

Received

NCMI

$6.93K

NCMI at $2.59/share

Mar 17, 2022

Received

NCMI

$6.93K

NCMI at $2.60/share

Dec 16, 2021

Received

NCMI

$6.93K

NCMI at $2.70/share

Sep 16, 2021

Received

NCMI

$6.93K

NCMI at $5.06/share

Jun 17, 2021

Received

NCMI

$13.29K

NCMI at $5.52/share

Mar 16, 2021

Received

NCMI

144,264 shares

NCMI

Jan 21, 2015

Received

NCMI

105,453 shares

NCMI

Jan 15, 2014

Received

NCMI

$1.00M

NCMI at $18.70/share

Aug 1, 2013

Sale

NCMI

$25.58K

NCMI at $18.27/share

Jul 26, 2013

Sale

Compensation History

See how much did Kurt C. Hall make over time.

Kurt C. Hall's compensation at National CineMedia varied considerably throughout his tenure. In 2016, while his term ended early that year, he received around $5.36 million, primarily from performance-based stock options and other benefits related to his exit. His highest recorded total compensation was in 2015, at approximately $4.4 million, which included a substantial performance bonus that reflected NCMI's achievements during that period. His pay structure was closely aligned with the company's performance, utilizing metrics like Adjusted OIBDA and advertising revenue to determine rewards, demonstrating how executive compensation can directly tie back to corporate success.

Year

2016

Total Compensation

$3.43M

Salary

$0.00

Board Justification

The compensation philosophy is designed to align executive compensation with the interests of stockholders and to attract and retain superior talent.

Bonus

$0.00

Board Justification

No annual cash incentive was reported for 2016 as Mr. Hall was no longer CEO after January 1, 2016.

Other

$3.08M

Board Justification

Includes a lump-sum severance payment, consulting fees, and medical insurance coverage payments as part of his separation agreement.

Restricted Stock

$350.14K(350.14K RSU)

Board Justification

Performance-based restricted stock that vested in 2016 due to modifications made in connection with his resignation.

Performance Metrics

Performance metrics included Adjusted OIBDA and adjusted advertising revenue targets.

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