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E.W. SCRIPPS Co
CIK 832428Updated Sep 25, 2026
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SCRIPPS E W CO /DE · through Mar 16, 2015
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Scripps reports Q2 2025 financial results News provided by The E.W. Scripps Company Aug 07, 2025, 17:00 ET Share this article Share to X Share this article Share to X CINCINNATI , Aug. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP ) delivered $540 million in revenue for the second qu ↗
Scripps announces upsize and prices senior notes offering News provided by The E.W. Scripps Company Jul 29, 2025, 16:26 ET Share this article Share to X Share this article Share to X CINCINNATI , July 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP ) has priced an offering of $750 mil ↗
Recent filings
10-Q filing
Results of Operations and Financial Condition
Items 2.02, 9.01
Completion of Acquisition or Disposition of Assets
Items 2.01, 9.01
SCHEDULE 13G/A - filed by CHARLES SCHWAB INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC regarding E.W. SCRIPPS Co
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10-Q filing
Results of Operations and Financial Condition
Items 2.02, 9.01
Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement · Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement
Items 1.01, 2.03, 9.01
Completion of Acquisition or Disposition of Assets · Other Events
Items 2.01, 8.01, 9.01
DEFA14A filing
Financials
FY 2025 · USDSource
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balance sheet · annual statements
| Line item | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASSETS | ||||
| AssetsUSD | 5,008,628,000Source | 5,198,575,000Source | 5,410,120,000Source | 6,431,005,000Source |
| GoodwillUSD | 1,918,334,000Source | 1,968,574,000Source | 1,968,574,000Source | 2,920,574,000Source |
| Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill)USD | 1,517,776,000Source | 1,635,488,000Source | 1,727,178,000Source | 1,821,254,000Source |
| Current assets: | ||||
| Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying ValueUSD | 27,923,000Source | 23,852,000Source | 35,319,000Source | 18,027,000Source |
| Accounts Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss, CurrentUSD | 569,307,000Source | 568,193,000Source | 610,541,000Source | 600,098,000Source |
| Assets, CurrentUSD | 747,418,000Source | 630,015,000Source | 676,093,000Source | 643,941,000Source |
| Operating Lease, Right-of-Use AssetUSD | 95,975,000Source | 90,136,000Source | 99,194,000Source | 117,869,000Source |
| Other Assets, NoncurrentUSD | 26,431,000Source | 9,119,000Source | 10,618,000Source | 17,661,000Source |
| LIABILITIES AND EQUITY | ||||
| Stockholders’ equity: | ||||
| Additional Paid in CapitalUSD | 1,467,347,000Source | 1,451,604,000Source | 1,438,518,000Source | 1,444,501,000Source |
| Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)USD | -576,881,000Source | -476,004,000Source | -622,222,000Source | 350,715,000Source |
| Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of TaxUSD | -64,423,000Source | -75,306,000Source | -75,510,000Source | -77,471,000Source |
| Stockholders' Equity Attributable to ParentUSD | 1,246,092,000Source | — | — | — |
| Liabilities and EquityUSD | 5,008,628,000Source | 5,198,575,000Source | 5,410,120,000Source | 6,431,005,000Source |
| Current liabilities: | ||||
| Liabilities, CurrentUSD | 453,601,000Source | 482,394,000Source | 477,819,000Source | 485,005,000Source |
| Operating Lease, Liability, CurrentUSD | 18,974,000Source | 18,087,000Source | 19,466,000Source | 19,599,000Source |
| Accounts Payable, CurrentUSD | 63,420,000Source | 100,669,000Source | 76,383,000Source | 82,710,000Source |
| Operating Lease, Liability, NoncurrentUSD | 85,885,000Source | 79,399,000Source | 87,714,000Source | 106,866,000Source |
| Deferred Income Tax Liabilities, NetUSD | 268,427,000Source | 293,634,000Source | 307,399,000Source | 370,457,000Source |
| Other Liabilities, NoncurrentUSD | 369,089,000Source | 464,574,000Source | 484,181,000Source | 484,059,000Source |
| Additional Financial Items | ||||
| Deferred Tax Liabilities, NetUSD | 268,229,000Source | 293,589,000Source | 307,380,000Source | 370,457,000Source |
| Long-term Debt, Current MaturitiesUSD | 8,854,000Source | 15,612,000Source | 15,612,000Source | 18,612,000Source |
| Long-term Debt, Excluding Current MaturitiesUSD | 2,585,534,000Source | 2,560,560,000Source | 2,896,824,000Source | 2,853,793,000Source |
cash flow · annual statements
| Line item | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash flows from operating activities: | ||||
| Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling InterestUSD | -100,877,000Source | 146,218,000Source | -947,784,000Source | 195,902,000Source |
| Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: | ||||
| Depreciation, Depletion and AmortizationUSD | 150,832,000Source | 155,228,000Source | 155,105,000Source | 160,433,000Source |
| Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | ||||
| Increase (Decrease) in Accounts PayableUSD | -27,756,000Source | 13,175,000Source | -3,536,000Source | 7,313,000Source |
| Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)USD | -28,831,000Source | — | — | — |
| Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating ActivitiesUSD | 53,100,000Source | 365,680,000Source | 111,604,000Source | 311,423,000Source |
| Cash flows from investing activities: | ||||
| Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash AcquiredUSD | — | 0Source | 0Source | 13,797,000Source |
| Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing ActivitiesUSD | -12,131,000Source | -26,536,000Source | -60,606,000Source | -66,393,000Source |
| Payments for (Proceeds from) Other Investing ActivitiesUSD | — | 0Source | -21,000Source | 2,101,000Source |
| Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and EquipmentUSD | 46,577,000Source | 65,256,000Source | 59,627,000Source | 45,792,000Source |
| Cash flows from financing activities: | ||||
| Payment, Tax Withholding, Share-based Payment ArrangementUSD | 1,769,000Source | 1,882,000Source | 4,955,000Source | 8,872,000Source |
| Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing ActivitiesUSD | -36,898,000Source | -350,611,000Source | -33,706,000Source | -327,483,000Source |
| Proceeds from (Payments for) Other Financing ActivitiesUSD | -4,048,000Source | -3,117,000Source | -10,889,000Source | 7,484,000Source |
| Repayments of Long-term DebtUSD | 1,956,521,000Source | 15,612,000Source | 299,862,000Source | 278,095,000Source |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease), Including Exchange Rate EffectUSD | 4,071,000Source | -11,467,000Source | 17,292,000Source | -82,453,000Source |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash EquivalentsUSD | 27,923,000Source | 23,852,000Source | 35,319,000Source | 18,027,000Source |
| Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information: | ||||
| Interest Paid, Excluding Capitalized Interest, Operating ActivitiesUSD | 168,411,000Source | 195,856,000Source | 195,832,000Source | 150,796,000Source |
| Income Taxes Paid, NetUSD | 13,323,000Source | 71,811,000Source | 31,121,000Source | 61,744,000Source |
| Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash EquivalentsUSD | — | — | 0Source | 0Source |
| Additional Financial Items | ||||
| Amortization of Intangible AssetsUSD | 91,982,000Source | 93,236,000Source | 94,380,000Source | 98,490,000Source |
| DepreciationUSD | 58,850,000Source | 61,992,000Source | 60,725,000Source | 61,943,000Source |
| Equity Method Investment, Other than Temporary ImpairmentUSD | 0Source | 15,000,000Source | — | — |
| Equity Method Investment, Realized Gain (Loss) on DisposalUSD | 263,000Source | 19,895,000Source | — | — |
| Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Property Plant Equipment, Excluding Oil and Gas Property and Timber PropertyUSD | 31,587,000Source | 18,424,000Source | -2,344,000Source | -5,866,000Source |
| Gain (Loss) on Disposition of BusinessUSD | — | — | 0Source | 0Source |
| Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Property Plant EquipmentUSD | 31,587,000Source | 18,424,000Source | — | — |
| Gain (Loss) on Extinguishment of DebtUSD | -12,998,000Source | 0Source | 0Source | 8,589,000Source |
| GoodwillUSD | 1,918,334,000Source | 1,968,574,000Source | 1,968,574,000Source | 2,920,574,000Source |
| Goodwill, Impairment LossUSD | 0Source | 0Source | 952,000,000Source | — |
| Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling InterestUSD | — | — | -947,784,000Source | 195,902,000Source |
| Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling InterestUSD | — | — | 0Source | 0Source |
| Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Attributable to ParentUSD | — | — | 0Source | 0Source |
| Income Tax Expense (Benefit)USD | -18,625,000Source | 63,763,000Source | -19,727,000Source | 80,561,000Source |
| InterestExpenseNonoperatingUSD | 220,968,000Source | 210,344,000Source | — | — |
| Net Income (Loss) Attributable to ParentUSD | -100,877,000Source | — | — | — |
| Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, BasicUSD | — | — | -998,089,000Source | 145,597,000Source |
| Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)USD | -23,709,000Source | 7,160,000Source | -1,407,000Source | -1,953,000Source |
| Payments of Financing CostsUSD | 63,260,000Source | — | 0Source | 0Source |
| Payments to Acquire InvestmentsUSD | 6,943,000Source | 1,729,000Source | 1,000,000Source | 7,373,000Source |
| Pension Cost (Reversal of Cost)USD | 1,284,000Source | -674,000Source | -650,000Source | -2,613,000Source |
| Pension Expense (Reversal of Expense), NoncashUSD | 687,000Source | -2,052,000Source | -2,107,000Source | -29,196,000Source |
| Proceeds from Issuance of Long-term DebtUSD | 1,635,369,000Source | — | 0Source | 0Source |
| Restructuring CostsUSD | — | 33,500,000Source | 38,600,000Source | — |
| Restructuring Costs and Asset Impairment ChargesUSD | 1,397,000Source | 3,110,000Source | 14,933,000Source | — |
income statement · annual statements
| Line item | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total RevenueUSD | 2,150,585,000Source | 2,509,772,000Source | 2,292,912,000Source | 2,453,215,000Source |
| Selling, General and Administrative ExpenseUSD | 563,001,000Source | 606,178,000Source | 614,769,000Source | 623,161,000Source |
| Operating Income (Loss)USD | 183,994,000Source | 412,491,000Source | -753,242,000Source | 428,344,000Source |
| Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)USD | -23,709,000Source | 7,160,000Source | -1,407,000Source | -1,953,000Source |
| Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Noncontrolling InterestUSD | -119,502,000Source | 209,981,000Source | -967,511,000Source | 276,463,000Source |
| Income Tax Expense (Benefit)USD | -18,625,000Source | 63,763,000Source | -19,727,000Source | 80,561,000Source |
| Net Income (Loss) Attributable to ParentUSD | -100,877,000Source | — | — | — |
| Earnings Per Share, BasicUSD per share | -1.87Source | 1.01Source | -11.84Source | 1.71Source |
| Earnings Per Share, DilutedUSD per share | -1.87Source | 1.01Source | -11.84Source | 1.62Source |
| Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basicshares | 88,024,000Source | 85,738,000Source | 84,266,000Source | 83,220,000Source |
| Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Dilutedshares | 88,024,000Source | 86,067,000Source | 84,266,000Source | 87,346,000Source |
| Interest Expense (non-operating)USD | 220,968,000Source | 210,344,000Source | — | — |
| Additional Financial Items | ||||
| Amortization of Intangible AssetsUSD | 91,982,000Source | 93,236,000Source | 94,380,000Source | 98,490,000Source |
| Business Combination, Acquisition Related CostsUSD | — | 0Source | 0Source | 1,642,000Source |
| Cost of Goods and Service, Excluding Depreciation, Depletion, and AmortizationUSD | 1,274,517,000Source | 1,320,774,000Source | 1,283,324,000Source | 1,233,769,000Source |
| Costs and ExpensesUSD | 1,966,591,000Source | 2,097,281,000Source | 3,046,154,000Source | 2,024,871,000Source |
| Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit)USD | 10,206,000Source | — | — | — |
| Goodwill, Impairment LossUSD | 0Source | 0Source | 952,000,000Source | — |
| Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, DomesticUSD | -121,691,000Source | — | — | — |
| Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling InterestUSD | — | — | -947,784,000Source | 195,902,000Source |
| Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Basic ShareUSD per share | — | — | -11.84Source | 1.71Source |
| Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Diluted ShareUSD per share | — | — | -11.84Source | 1.62Source |
| Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling InterestUSD | — | — | 0Source | 0Source |
| Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Attributable to ParentUSD | — | — | 0Source | 0Source |
| Interest ExpenseUSD | — | — | 213,512,000Source | 161,130,000Source |
| Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, BasicUSD | — | — | -998,089,000Source | 145,597,000Source |
| Preferred Stock Dividends, Income Statement ImpactUSD | 63,583,000Source | 58,615,000Source | 50,305,000Source | 50,305,000Source |
| Restructuring and Related Cost, Incurred CostUSD | — | — | 38,612,000Source | — |
| Restructuring CostsUSD | — | 33,500,000Source | 38,600,000Source | — |
| Undistributed Earnings (Loss) Allocated to Participating Securities, BasicUSD | 0Source | 709,000Source | 0Source | 3,662,000Source |
Filing attachments
ssp-20260806ex991.htm · 8-K · 2026-08-07
EX-99.1 2 ssp-20260806ex991.htm EX-99.1 Document Exhibit 99.1 Scripps reports Q2 2026 financial results Aug. 6, 2026 ──────────────── CINCINNATI - The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) delivered $490 million in revenue for the second quarter of 2026. Loss attributable to the shareholders of Scripps was $1.2 billion or $12.68 per share. A non-cash goodwill and other intangible assets impairment charge for the quarter accounted for $11.61 of the per-share loss. Recent company events: …
Read attachment ↗ex991-pressreleasegraystat.htm · 8-K · 2026-05-15
EX-99.1 2 ex991-pressreleasegraystat.htm EX-99.1 Document Exhibit 99.1 Scripps completes station swap with Gray Media May 15, 2026 ──────────────── CINCINNATI - The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) has completed its local TV station swap with Gray Media across five mid-sized and small markets, expanding Scripps’ presence in the Mountain West. Under the terms of the agreement, which was originally announced in July 2025: • Gray Media has acquired Scripps’ WSYM (Fox) in Lansing, Mic…
Read attachment ↗ssp-20260507ex991.htm · 8-K · 2026-05-08
EX-99.1 2 ssp-20260507ex991.htm EX-99.1 Document Exhibit 99.1 Scripps reports Q1 2026 financial results May 7, 2026 ─────────────── CINCINNATI - The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) 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. Business notes: • Net leverage at the end of the first quarter was 3.9x, per the calculations in company credit agreements, which includes the retroac…
Read attachment ↗ex991-wrtvproforma.htm · 8-K · 2026-04-01
EX-99.1 2 ex991-wrtvproforma.htm EX-99.1 Document Exhibit 99.1 THE E.W. SCRIPPS COMPANY UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL INFORMATION On March 31, 2026, Scripps closed on the sale of its WRTV television station for cash consideration of $83 million. The accompanying unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated balance sheet of Scripps is presented as if the sale had occurred as of December 31, 2025. The estimated gain on sale from the transaction is reflected in the una…
Read attachment ↗ex992-pressreleaseclosingw.htm · 8-K · 2026-04-01
EX-99.2 3 ex992-pressreleaseclosingw.htm EX-99.2 Document Exhibit 99.2 Scripps completes sale of WRTV in Indianapolis to Circle City Broadcasting March 31, 2026 ────────────────── CINCINNATI - The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) closed today on the sale of WRTV, its ABC-affiliated station in Indianapolis, to Circle City Broadcasting for $83 million. The WRTV sale follows Scripps’ recent completion of the sale of WFTX, its Fox-affiliated station in Fort Myers, Florida, to Sun Broa…
Read attachment ↗ssp-2025225ex991.htm · 8-K · 2026-02-26
EX-99.1 2 ssp-2025225ex991.htm EX-99.1 Document Exhibit 99.1 Scripps reports Q4 2025 financial results Feb. 25, 2026 ───────────────── CINCINNATI - The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) delivered $560 million in revenue for the fourth quarter of 2025. Loss attributable to the shareholders of Scripps was $44.9 million or 51 cents per share. Business notes: • The company has launched a transformation plan that targets annualized enterprise EBITDA growth of $125-$150 million by 2028 t…
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