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This page provides a historical news archive for DallasNews Corporation (former Nasdaq symbol DALN), the Dallas-based holding company of The Dallas Morning News and Medium Giant. Company communications describe The Dallas Morning News as a leading daily newspaper with an excellent journalistic reputation, strong regional focus, close community ties, and nine Pulitzer Prizes. Medium Giant is presented as an integrated creative marketing agency with offices in Dallas and Tulsa and a roster of premium brands and companies.
The news flow around DALN is dominated by its strategic transaction with Hearst. Beginning with the announcement on July 10, 2025, DallasNews Corporation issued multiple press releases and filed related SEC reports detailing the Agreement and Plan of Merger with Hearst Media West, LLC and Destiny Merger Sub, Inc., subsequent amendments to the merger agreement, and the evolving per-share cash consideration. News items document key milestones such as the preliminary and definitive proxy statements, the special meeting of shareholders on September 23, 2025, shareholder approval of the merger proposal, and the final increase in the purchase price to $16.50 per share.
Additional coverage includes DallasNews Corporation’s responses to unsolicited, non-binding acquisition proposals from an affiliate of Alden Global Capital, the board’s adoption of a shareholder rights plan, and the company’s rationale for supporting the Hearst merger as a transaction providing a significant cash premium and certainty of value for shareholders. Earnings-related releases, such as second quarter 2025 financial results, also appear in the news record, alongside commentary on segment performance for The Dallas Morning News and Medium Giant.
For researchers and investors reviewing DALN, this news archive offers context on DallasNews Corporation’s operations as a newspaper and marketing agency holding company and the sequence of events that led to its 2025 acquisition by Hearst and subsequent delisting from Nasdaq.
DallasNews Corporation (Nasdaq: DALN) reported a net loss of $2.1 million in Q4 2022, equating to $(0.40) per share, compared to a net income of $2.1 million, or $0.40 per share, in Q4 2021. For 2022, the net loss was $9.8 million, or $(1.83) per share. The total revenue for Q4 2022 was $39.1 million, down 3.6%, with advertising revenue declining by 7.0%. Total revenue for the year also decreased by $3.7 million, or 2.4%. Despite these losses, the company aims to achieve a sustainably profitable model through its Return to Growth Plan.
DallasNews Corporation (Nasdaq: DALN) will release its fourth quarter and full year 2022 financial results on March 10, 2023, prior to market opening. A conference call is scheduled for the same day at 9:00 a.m. CST, which will be broadcasted live via their website.
A replay will be available post-call. DallasNews Corporation, based in Dallas, operates The Dallas Morning News and Medium Giant.
DallasNews Corporation (Nasdaq: DALN) has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.16 per share, as announced on December 1, 2022. This dividend will be payable on March 3, 2023, to shareholders recorded by the close of business on February 10, 2023. The company, renowned for its flagship publication, The Dallas Morning News, continues to maintain its commitment to rewarding shareholders amidst a challenging media landscape.
DallasNews Corporation (Nasdaq: DALN) reported a net loss of $2.6 million or $(0.48) per share for Q3 2022, compared to a net income of $1.6 million or $0.30 per share in Q3 2021. Total revenue fell to $37.7 million, a decline of 1.6% from the previous year, attributed to a drop in advertising revenue. Despite a rise in digital-only subscriptions, overall advertising revenue decreased by 3.2%. Operating expenses improved by 2.2% to $40.0 million.
Cash and equivalents stood at $33.0 million with no debt, highlighting the company's liquidity.
DallasNews Corporation (Nasdaq: DALN) announced that it will release its third quarter 2022 financial results on October 26, 2022, before market opening. A conference call is scheduled for the same day at 9:00 a.m. CDT, during which results will be discussed. Interested parties can access the call via a dedicated phone line or through a webcast available on DallasNews’ website. A replay will be provided from October 26 until November 1, 2022. The company operates The Dallas Morning News and Medium Giant, focusing on local journalism and marketing.
DallasNews Corporation (Nasdaq: DALN) announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.16 per share, declared on September 22, 2022. The dividend is payable on December 2, 2022 to shareholders on record as of November 10, 2022. This move signals the company's commitment to returning value to its shareholders amidst a challenging media landscape.
DallasNews Corporation (Nasdaq: DALN) announced a special dividend of $1.50 per share, payable on September 30, 2022, to shareholders on record as of September 9, 2022. This follows a $22.52 million payment from the sale of its former headquarters, with approximately $10 million retained to support growth. The total dividend payout is about $8 million, part of a history of returning capital to shareholders. The company also approved a $5 million contribution to its pension plans, which are currently 88% funded.
DallasNews Corporation (Nasdaq: DALN) reported a net loss of $2.4 million, or $(0.45) per share, in Q2 2022, compared to a loss of $1.5 million, or $(0.28) per share, in Q2 2021. The company experienced a revenue decline of $1.1 million, totaling $37.6 million in Q2 2022. While advertising revenue fell by 6.2%, circulation revenue slightly increased by 1.2%. Adjusted operating loss was $1.0 million, worsening from the previous year. Operational expenses decreased by 4.4% year-over-year, attributed to reduced employee costs and distribution expenses. Cash reserves stood at $26.6 million with no debt.
DallasNews Corporation (Nasdaq: DALN) will announce its Q2 2022 financial results on July 27, 2022, before the market opens. A conference call is scheduled for the same day at 9:00 a.m. CDT. The call will be available for listening via telephone and will also be webcast on the company's investor relations site. A replay of the call will be accessible from July 27 at noon CDT until August 2, 2022. DallasNews Corporation operates the leading Texas daily newspaper, The Dallas Morning News, and the marketing agency Medium Giant.
DallasNews Corporation (NASDAQ: DALN) announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.16 per share on May 12, 2022. This dividend will be payable on September 2, 2022 to shareholders of record by the close of business on August 12, 2022. The company emphasizes its strong community ties through its flagship publication, The Dallas Morning News, and its marketing agency, Medium Giant. However, future dividends are subject to board approval and various uncertainties that could impact the company.