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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0000832428-26-000006"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "SSP"
cik: "0000832428"
company_name: "E.W. SCRIPPS Co"
filed_at: "2026-02-26T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-15T23:58:06.735662+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.75
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Scripps reports Q4 loss of $44.9M; re-acquires 23 ION stations for ~$54M; extends CEO Symson through 2029

## Summary
- Q4 2025 revenue $560M (-23% YoY); loss attributable to shareholders $44.9M ($0.51 per share) vs. income of $80.3M in prior-year quarter.
- Transformation plan targets $125M-$150M annualized EBITDA growth by 2028 via AI, automation, cost savings; early benefits expected H2 2026.
- Exercised options to re-acquire 23 ION-affiliated stations from INYO for estimated $54M aggregate, subject to FCC consent.
- CEO Adam Symson new employment contract through Dec. 31, 2029; base salary $1.4M, target incentive 175%, plus $10M performance-based cash award tied to EBITDA growth.
- Local Media core ad revenue up 12% Q4; pending station sales of WFTX and WRTV for $123M; Q1 2026 revenue guidance up low-to-mid single digits.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0000832428-26-000006
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: SSP
- cik: 0000832428
- company_name: E.W. SCRIPPS Co
- filed_at: 2026-02-26T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.75
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 2.02, 5.02, 8.01, 9.01, 99.1
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/832428/000083242826000006/0000832428-26-000006-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/832428/000083242826000006/ssp-20260224.htm

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