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form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "SSP"
cik: "0000832428"
company_name: "E.W. SCRIPPS Co"
filed_at: "2024-03-26T23:59:59+00:00"
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source: SEC EDGAR
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# Scripps nominates Nishat Mehta to board; Lauren Rich Fine to step down at May meeting

## Summary
- Nishat Mehta nominated as Class A director; stands for election at May 6, 2024 annual meeting.
- Mehta is COO/President of Lexitas; previously president at Circana (IRI/NPD Group).
- Replaces Lauren Rich Fine, who steps down when her term expires in May 2024.
- CEO Symson cited Mehta's experience in commercializing data and advertising products.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0000832428-24-000018
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: SSP
- cik: 0000832428
- company_name: E.W. SCRIPPS Co
- filed_at: 2024-03-26T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.5
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.5
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01, 9.01, 99.1
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/832428/000083242824000018/0000832428-24-000018-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/832428/000083242824000018/ssp-20240325.htm

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