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accession: "0001193125-25-300329"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "SSP"
cik: "0000832428"
company_name: "E.W. SCRIPPS Co"
filed_at: "2025-11-26T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-16T16:43:13.898950+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.7
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confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

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

## Summary
- 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.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001193125-25-300329
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: SSP
- cik: 0000832428
- company_name: E.W. SCRIPPS Co
- filed_at: 2025-11-26T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.7
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.7
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 1.01, 3.03, 8.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/832428/000119312525300329/0001193125-25-300329-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/832428/000119312525300329/d21191d8k.htm

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