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M&A and strategic direction
Recent discussions with Sinclair about a potential merger ended without agreement, with Sinclair later acquiring an 8% stake and signaling renewed interest.
Board remains committed to evaluating all transactions that maximize shareholder value, especially in a deregulatory environment.
High complexity in mergers due to family-controlled structures, leverage, and governance issues, but significant financial benefits exist for large-scale broadcast consolidation.
Company is actively pursuing both transformational and smaller M&A opportunities, leveraging current deregulatory trends.
Preferred equity held by Berkshire is seen as a flexible tool in future deals, with strong management relationship.
Advertising and political revenue outlook
Q3 and Q4 ad performance was strong, driven by sales execution, sports strategy, and political footprint.
Momentum in sales and sports expected to continue into the first half of next year, with some headwinds anticipated in the second half due to political crowd-out.
Optimistic about 2026 political cycle, with several competitive races expected to drive significant cash flow and support deleveraging.
Political footprint for upcoming cycles is similar to 2022, supporting stable revenue expectations.
Distribution and retransmission trends
70% of subbase up for renewal next year, with expectations for continued price increases and modest net growth.
Affiliate expenses are expected to decline in future renewal cycles, reversing previous trends of increases.
Shift towards more variable contracts and step-downs in fixed fees is underway, aligning expenses with revenue variability.
How will Scripps navigate M&A control issues?
Is ION's linear ad downturn structural or cyclical?
How will AI drive bottom-line savings for Scripps?
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The E.W. Scripps Company is a media enterprise with operations in television broadcasting and national media content distribution. The company owns local TV stations and provides over-the-air broadcasting services as well as digital platforms. E.W. Scripps serves audiences with news, entertainment, and information programming across the United States. The company is headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, and its shares are listed on the NASDAQ.
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