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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
 
FORM 8-K
 
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) August 6, 2024
THE E.W. SCRIPPS COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
Ohio 001-10701 31-1223339
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation)		 (Commission
File Number)		 (I.R.S. Employer
Identification Number)
 
312 Walnut Street
Cincinnati,Ohio45202
(Address of principal executive offices)(Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (513) 977-3000
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
 
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):
☐Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
☐Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
☐Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
☐Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act.
Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
Class A Common Stock, par value $0.01 per shareSSPNASDAQ Global Select Market

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (17 CFR § 230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR § 240.12b-2).
Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐



THE E.W. SCRIPPS COMPANY
INDEX TO CURRENT REPORT ON FORM 8-K
 
Item No.Page
5.02Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.3

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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

The E.W. Scripps Company (the “Company”) announced that the role of Chief Operating Officer, currently held by Lisa Knutson, will be eliminated at the end of the year.

Ms. Knutson is entitled to payments and benefits under the Company’s Amended and Restated Executive Severance Plan (the “Severance Plan”), which are described in the Company’s 2024 proxy statement.

In addition to benefits under the Severance Plan, the Board of Directors approved a one-time benefit of $140,400 to be paid upon separation to provide for medical insurance premiums until Ms. Knutson is eligible to enroll in Medicare.

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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
 
THE E.W. SCRIPPS COMPANY
BY: /s/ Daniel W. Perschke
 Daniel W. Perschke
 Senior Vice President, Controller
 (Principal Accounting Officer)
Dated: August 12, 2024
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Cover [Abstract]  
Document Type 8-K
Document Period End Date Aug. 06, 2024
Entity Registrant Name THE E.W. SCRIPPS COMPANY
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code OH
Entity File Number 001-10701
Entity Tax Identification Number 31-1223339
Entity Address, Address Line One 312 Walnut Street
Entity Address, City or Town Cincinnati,
Entity Address, State or Province OH
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 45202
City Area Code 513
Local Phone Number 977-3000
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Title of 12(b) Security Class A Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share
Trading Symbol SSP
Security Exchange Name NASDAQ
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Entity Central Index Key 0000832428
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