Bankruptcy Reorganization Plan Confirmed, Wiping Out Existing Equity and Leading to Deregistration

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Cumulus Media announced that the Bankruptcy Court has confirmed its Chapter 11 reorganization plan, which will result in the cancellation of all existing common stock without any distribution to current shareholders. The company also plans to deregister its common stock and cease SEC reporting.

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• Bankruptcy Reorganization Plan Confirmed

  The Bankruptcy Court formally approved the company's Chapter 11 reorganization plan on April 15, 2026, solidifying the path forward for the company's restructuring.

• Existing Equity Canceled Without Recovery

  All existing common stock, totaling 17,668,032 shares as of April 3, 2026, will be canceled without any distribution to current shareholders, confirming a complete wipeout of equity value.

• Company to Deregister and Go Private

  The company intends to file a Form 15 to deregister its common stock with the SEC and immediately cease all periodic and current reporting obligations, effectively transitioning to a private company.

• Executive Compensation Restructured

  Amended employment agreements for the CEO and CFO include reduced base salaries (CEO to $1.25M, CFO to $700K) and modified severance terms, aligning with the post-reorganization structure.

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This filing marks a critical and definitive step in Cumulus Media's Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings, as the Bankruptcy Court has formally confirmed the company's reorganization plan. For current shareholders, this is a final and devastating negative event, as all existing common stock will be canceled without any distribution or recovery. The company's explicit intention to deregister its common stock and cease SEC reporting means there will be no public market for its shares going forward, solidifying its transition to a private entity. The plan also includes new employment agreements for the CEO and CFO with reduced salaries and a management incentive plan reserving 10% of the new common stock for employees and directors, signaling the new capital structure and leadership incentives post-reorganization.