Scripps adopts one-year shareholder rights plan after receiving unsolicited acquisition proposal

E.W. SCRIPPS Co

Rights plan triggers if a party acquires 10% or more of Class A shares; existing holders can buy shares at 50% discount.
Plan expires Nov. 26, 2026; board may redeem rights at $0.001 per right.
Company did not disclose details of the unsolicited proposal; chair says plan ensures fair value for all shareholders.
Dividend of one right per share payable Dec. 8, 2025 to record holders.

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Material Agreements SEC 8-K Item 1.01/1.02 confidence 0.9

E.W. SCRIPPS Co entered into Rights Agreement with Computershare Trust Company, N.A. (effective 2025-11-26).

Action: entry
Counterparty: Computershare Trust Company, N.A.
Effective: 2025-11-26

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The description and terms of the Rights are set forth in a Rights Agreement, dated as of November 26, 2025 (as it may be amended from time to time, the “ Rights Agreement ”), by and between the Company and Computershare Trust Company, N.A., as rights agent (the “ Rights Agent ”).

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