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8-K filed April 1, 2026, 7:59 PM ET ticker SSP CIK 0000832428
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Scripps closes WRTV sale for $83M; net $123M from two station sales for debt paydown and ION buyback

E.W. SCRIPPS Co

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E.W. SCRIPPS Co completed a disposition involving Circle City Broadcasting for $83 million (closed 2026-03-31).

On March 31, 2026, The E. W. Scripps Company (“Scripps”) closed on the sale of its WRTV television station to Circle City Broadcasting for cash consideration of $83 million.

SEC 8-K Item 2.01/5.01 confidence 0.9 SEC evidence

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On March 31, 2026, The E. W. Scripps Company (“Scripps”) closed on the sale of its WRTV television station to Circle City Broadcasting for cash consideration of $83 million.

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