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accession: "0000832428-22-000024"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "SSP"
cik: "0000832428"
company_name: "E.W. SCRIPPS Co"
filed_at: "2022-08-04T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-24T04:40:12.374667+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.65
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.65
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Scripps extends CEO Adam Symson's contract to 2027 with $1.275M salary and $8M one-time grant

## Summary
- New employment agreement with CEO Adam Symson runs through Dec 31, 2027; replaces prior three-year contract.
- Base salary set at $1,275,000/year effective Jan 1, 2023; target annual incentive 110% of base.
- Target long-term incentive for 2023 fiscal year is at least $4,200,000; one-time grant of $8,000,000 RSUs (70% performance, 30% time).
- Performance-based RSUs vest over 5 years based on operating cash flow and relative TSR goals.
- Severance includes 2x salary and target bonus, plus COBRA for 2 years if terminated without cause or for good reason.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0000832428-22-000024
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: SSP
- cik: 0000832428
- company_name: E.W. SCRIPPS Co
- filed_at: 2022-08-04T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.65
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.65
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02, 9.01, 10.1
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/832428/000083242822000024/0000832428-22-000024-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/832428/000083242822000024/ssp-20220802.htm

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