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.”
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”
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.”
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