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E.W. SCRIPPS Co — fact timeline

Source-grounded facts extracted from E.W. SCRIPPS Co's SEC 8-K filings across all families, newest first. Each cites a verbatim SEC excerpt.

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M&A Transactions

E.W. SCRIPPS Co completed an acquisition involving Gray Media, Inc. for no cash consideration (closed 2026-05-15).

“On May 15, 2026, The E.W. Scripps Company (“Scripps”) closed on the previously announced stations swap transaction with Gray Media, Inc. (“Gray”).”
Earnings Releases

E.W. SCRIPPS Co reported the quarter ended March 31, 2026 results: revenue $517 million, net income $18 million, EPS 20 cents per share.

“delivered $517 million in revenue for the first quarter of 2026. Loss attributable to the shareholders of Scripps was $18 million or 20 cents per share.”
Debt Financings

E.W. SCRIPPS Co amended credit facility of up to $200 million maturing July 7, 2029 (for $200 million) and July 7, 2027 (for $8.0 million).

“On April 30, 2026, The E.W. Scripps Company (the “Company”) entered into Amendment No. 1 to its credit agreement that extends the July 7, 2027 maturity date of our revolving credit facility. Under the terms of this amendment, the Company now has a revolving credit facility with aggregate commitments of up to $200 million, maturing on July 7, 2029, and a non-extended revolving credit facility with aggregate commitments of up to $8.0 million, maturing on July 7, 2027.”
Material Agreements

E.W. SCRIPPS Co amended Amendment No. 1 valued at up to $200 million (effective 2026-04-30).

“On April 30, 2026, The E.W. Scripps Company (the “Company”) entered into Amendment No. 1 to its credit agreement that extends the July 7, 2027 maturity date of our revolving credit facility.”
M&A Transactions

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.”
Material Agreements

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

“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 ”).”
Debt Financings

E.W. SCRIPPS Co incurred senior notes of $750,000,000 aggregate principal amount with U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association at 9.875% per annum maturing August 15, 2030.

“National Association, as trustee (the “Trustee”) and collateral agent (the “Collateral Agent”), entered into an indenture (the “Indenture”), pursuant to which the Company issued $750,000,000 aggregate principal amount of new 9.875% senior secured second lien notes due 2030 (the “Notes”). The Notes will mature on August 15, 2030, and interest on the Notes is payable”
Debt Financings

E.W. SCRIPPS Co incurred credit facility of aggregate commitments of up to $450.0 million (the “A/R Securitization Facility”).

“entered into a new accounts receivable securitization facility (the “A/R Securitization Facility”) with aggregate commitments of up to $450.0 million”
Debt Financings

E.W. SCRIPPS Co incurred revolving credit of aggregate commitments of up to $70.0 million (the “New Non-Extended Revolving Credit Facility”) with JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A., as administrative agent and collateral agent.

“another revolving credit facility under the New Credit Agreement with aggregate commitments of up to $70.0 million (the “New Non-Extended Revolving Credit Facility””
Debt Financings

E.W. SCRIPPS Co incurred revolving credit of aggregate commitments of up to $208.0 million (the “New Initial Revolving Credit Facility”) with JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A., as administrative agent and collateral agent maturing July 7, 2027.

“existing revolving credit facility (the “Existing Revolving Credit Facility”) with a revolving credit facility under the New Credit Agreement with aggregate commitments of up to $208.0 million (the “New Initial Revolving Credit Facility”) and another revolving credit facility under the New Credit Agreement with aggregate commitments of up to $70.0 million (the “New”
Debt Financings

E.W. SCRIPPS Co incurred term loan of approximately $340.2 million aggregate principal amount of New B-3 Term Loans outstanding with JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A., as administrative agent and collateral agent at adjusted term SOFR (subject to a 1.00% floor) plus an applicable margin of 3.35% maturing November 30, 2029.

“The New B-3 Term Loans will mature on November 30, 2029, provided, however, that if (i) on the date that is 91 days before the stated maturity date of the 2027 Unsecured Notes, more than $50.0 million in aggregate principal amount of the 2027 Unsecured Notes (or any refinancing or successive refinancing thereof that matures less than 91 days after the then latest maturity date of the New B-3 Term Loans) is then outstanding, the New B-3 Term Loans will mature on such date and (ii) on the date that is 91 days before the stated maturity date of the Company’s 3.875% senior secured notes due January 15, 2029 (the 3 “2029 Secured Notes”), more than $50.0 million in aggregate principal amount of the 2029 Secured Notes (or any refinancing or successive refinancing thereof that matures less than 91 days after the then latest maturity date of the New B-3 Term Loans) is then outstanding, the New B-3 Term Loans will mature on such date. The New B-3 Term Loans bear interest at a rate per annum base”
Debt Financings

E.W. SCRIPPS Co incurred term loan of approximately $545.2 million aggregate principal amount of New B-2 Term Loans outstanding with JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A., as administrative agent and collateral agent at adjusted term SOFR (subject to a 1.00% floor) plus an applicable margin of 5.75% maturing June 30, 2028.

“The New B-2 Term Loans will mature on June 30, 2028, provided, however, that if on the date that is 91 days before the stated maturity date of the Company’s 5.875% senior notes due July 15, 2027 (the “2027 Unsecured Notes”), more than $50.0 million in aggregate principal amount of the 2027 Unsecured Notes (or any refinancing or successive refinancing thereof that matures less than 91 days after the then latest maturity date of the New B-2 Term Loans) is then outstanding, the New B-2 Term Loans will mature on such date. The New B-2 Term Loans bear interest at a rate per annum based on, at the Company’s election, either (1) adjusted term SOFR (subject to a 1.00% floor) plus an applicable margin of 5.75%”

Kate O'Brian departed as President, Scripps News at E.W. SCRIPPS Co.

“Coinciding with this decision, Kate O’Brian, President, Scripps News, will be leaving the Company at the end of the year.”

Lisa Knutson departed as Chief Operating Officer at E.W. SCRIPPS Co.

“the role of Chief Operating Officer, currently held by Lisa Knutson, will be eliminated at the end of the year.”
Earnings Releases

E.W. SCRIPPS Co reported the quarter ended March 31, 2024 results: revenue Scripps reports Q1 2024 financial results May 9, 2024 CINCINNATI – The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) delivered $561, net income Loss attributable to the shareholders of Scripps was $12.8 million or 15 cents per share., EPS 15 cents per share. Guidance raised.

“Scripps reports Q1 2024 financial results May 9, 2024 CINCINNATI – The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) delivered $561 million in revenue for the first quarter of 2024. Loss attributable to the shareholders of Scripps was $12.8 million or 15 cents per share.”
Earnings Releases

E.W. SCRIPPS Co reported for the quarter ended December 31, 2023 results: revenue $616 million, net income loss attributable to the shareholders of Scripps was $268 million, EPS $3.17 per share.

“hereto as Exhibit 99.1. --- EX-99.1 (EX-99.1) --- Scripps reports Q4 2023 financial results Feb. 23, 2024 CINCINNATI — The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) delivered $616 million in revenue for the fourth quarter of 2023. Loss attributable to the shareholders of Scripps was $268 million or $3.17 per share. A non-cash goodwill impairment charge and”
Earnings Releases

E.W. SCRIPPS Co reported quarter ended September 30, 2023 results: revenue $567 million, net income Loss attributable to the shareholders of Scripps was $16.2 million or 19 cents per share, EPS 19 cents per share.

“Scripps reports Q3 2023 financial results Nov. 3, 2023 CINCINNATI – The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) delivered $567 million in revenue and $97.5 million in segment profit for the third quarter of 2023. Loss attributable to the shareholders of Scripps was $16.2 million or 19 cents per share.”
Earnings Releases

E.W. SCRIPPS Co reported the quarter ended March 31, 2023 results: revenue $528 million, net income $31.1 million, EPS 37 cents per share.

“Total first-quarter company revenue was $528 million, a decrease of 6.7% or $37.9 million from the prior-year quarter. Costs and expenses for segments, shared services and corporate were $455 million, up from $451 million in the year-ago quarter. Loss attributable to the shareholders of Scripps was $31.1 million or 37 cents per share.”
Earnings Releases

E.W. SCRIPPS Co reported the fourth quarter of 2022 results: revenue $681 million, net income $73 million, EPS 84 cents per share.

“Total fourth-quarter company revenue was $681 million, an increase of 9.4% or $58.7 million from the prior-year quarter due to higher political and distribution revenue in our Local Media division. Costs and expenses for segments, shared services and corporate were $477 million, up from $454 million in the year-ago quarter. Income attributable to the shareholders of Scripps was $73 million or 84 cents per share.”

Brian Lawlor was elected as President, Scripps Sports at E.W. SCRIPPS Co.

“On February 16, 2023, the Board of Directors of the Company elected Lisa Knutson to the position of Chief Operating Officer and Brian Lawlor to the position of President, Scripps Sports.”

Lisa Knutson was elected as Chief Operating Officer at E.W. SCRIPPS Co.

“On February 16, 2023, the Board of Directors of the Company elected Lisa Knutson to the position of Chief Operating Officer and Brian Lawlor to the position of President, Scripps Sports.”

R. Michael Scagliotti departed as Director at E.W. SCRIPPS Co.

“Anne M. La Dow and R. Michael Scagliotti informed The E.W. Scripps Company (the “Company”) by letter on February 10, 2023 that they are retiring from the Board of Directors and will not stand for re-election at the annual meeting of shareholders in May.”

Anne M. La Dow departed as Director at E.W. SCRIPPS Co.

“Anne M. La Dow and R. Michael Scagliotti informed The E.W. Scripps Company (the “Company”) by letter on February 10, 2023 that they are retiring from the Board of Directors and will not stand for re-election at the annual meeting of shareholders in May.”
Earnings Releases

E.W. SCRIPPS Co reported the quarter ended September 30, 2022 results: revenue $612 million, net income $33.7 million or 38 cents per share, EPS 38 cents per share. Guidance lowered.

“million run rate in CTV revenue next year, after launching additional streaming channels this fall Nov. 8, 2022 CINCINNATI – The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) delivered $612 million in revenue and $145 million in segment profit for the third quarter of 2022, year-over-year increases of 10% and 13% respectively, driven by growth in political advertising,”

Wonya Y. Lucas departed as Director at E.W. SCRIPPS Co.

“On February 22, 2022, Ms. Wonya Y. Lucas, a director of The E.W. Scripps Company ("Scripps") since 2019, informed the Board of Directors (the "Board") that she will not stand for re-election to the Board at Scripps' 2022 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.”

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