Scripps Family Recommends New Director for Board Election Amidst Shareholder Activity

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The Scripps Family, a major shareholder, is recommending a new director for board election, signaling active involvement in governance amidst other significant investor activity.

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• Board Re-election Intentions

  Three current directors, Charles Barmonde, Monica Holcomb, and Raymundo H. Granado, Jr., are expected to stand for re-election at the 2026 Annual Meeting.

• New Director Recommendation

  The Scripps Family Members are recommending Tracy Tunney Ward, who previously served with their family office, for election to the Board of Directors.

• Governance Committee Review

  The Nominating & Governance Committee will consider the recommendation for Ms. Ward's nomination in the ordinary course.

• Shareholder Context

  This announcement coincides with a Schedule 13D/A filing from the Scripps Family Agreement group and follows recent increased beneficial ownership by the Gabelli Investors group, which is actively evaluating the company.

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This 8-K reveals that the Scripps Family, a significant shareholder group, is recommending Tracy Tunney Ward for election to the Board of Directors at the upcoming Annual Meeting. This move, alongside the expected re-election of three current directors, signals the family's active involvement in shaping the company's governance. This development is particularly relevant given the concurrent Schedule 13D/A filing by the Scripps Family Agreement group and recent increased beneficial ownership by the Gabelli Investors group, which has indicated it is "actively evaluating" the company. Investors should monitor the Nominating & Governance Committee's decision and the broader implications for board composition and strategic direction.