---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001104659-26-015217"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "SGA"
cik: "0000886136"
company_name: "SAGA COMMUNICATIONS INC"
filed_at: "2026-02-13T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-16T02:52:30.863094+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "negative"
materiality_score: 0.7
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.7
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Saga CEO Christopher Forgy begins indefinite medical leave; COO and CFO assume duties

## Summary
- CEO Christopher S. Forgy started temporary medical leave on February 13, 2026; recovery period indefinite.
- Board designated COO Wayne Leland and CFO Samuel D. Bush to assist with CEO responsibilities during leave.
- Forgy expected to be available for consultation on significant matters during recovery.
- No further details on duration or succession provided in the filing.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001104659-26-015217
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: SGA
- cik: 0000886136
- company_name: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS INC
- filed_at: 2026-02-13T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: negative
- materiality_score: 0.7
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.7
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/886136/000110465926015217/0001104659-26-015217-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/886136/000110465926015217/sga-20260213x8k.htm

## Machine-readable alternates
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- Plain text: https://secwatch.observer/filing/0001104659-26-015217.txt

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