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8-K filed June 2, 2026, 5:12 PM ET ticker SCOR CIK 0001158172
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comScore sells Movies Business for $70M cash to Advaya Capital affiliate; repays $40.1M debt

COMSCORE, INC.

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COMSCORE, INC. completed a disposition involving an affiliate of Advaya Capital, Flix Buyer Inc. for $70.0 million in cash (closed 2026-05-27).

the Company sold its box office measurement, reporting and analytics business and its Hollywood Software business (collectively, the "Movies Business"), including 100% of the interests of Rentrak, LLC ("Rentrak"), an Oregon limited liability company and wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, to the Purchaser for an aggregate base purchase price of $70.0 million in cash, subject to customary adjustments and other terms as more fully set forth in the Purchase Agreement (the "Transaction"). The Transaction was completed simultaneously with the signing of the Purchase Agreement on May 27, 2026 (the "Closing Date").

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

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COMSCORE, INC. entered into Equity Purchase Agreement with an affiliate of Advaya Capital, Flix Buyer Inc. valued at $70.0 million (effective 2026-05-27).

On May 27, 2026, comScore, Inc. (the "Company"), entered into an Equity Purchase Agreement (the "Purchase Agreement") with an affiliate of Advaya Capital, Flix Buyer Inc. (the "Purchaser"), pursuant to which the Company sold its box office measurement, reporting and analytics business and its Hollywood Software business (collectively, the "Movies Business"), including 100% of the interests of Rentrak, LLC ("Rentrak"), an Oregon limited liability company and wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, to the Purchaser for an aggregate base purchase price of $70.0 million in cash, subject to customary adjustments and other terms as more fully set forth in the Purchase Agreement (the "Transaction").

SEC 8-K Item 1.01/1.02 confidence 0.9 SEC evidence

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COMSCORE, INC. terminated Credit Agreement with Blue Torch Finance LLC valued at approximately $40.1 million (effective 2026-05-27).

Upon receipt of such repayment, which totaled approximately $40.1 million, the Credit Agreement and related documents and obligations, including all obligations of the lenders under the Credit Agreement to extend credit to the Company and all guarantees, liens and security interests provided thereunder, were terminated.

SEC 8-K Item 1.01/1.02 confidence 0.9 SEC evidence

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