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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) will announce its third quarter 2021 financial results on October 26, 2021, before the market opens. A conference call is scheduled for the same day at 9:00 a.m. CDT, which will be accessible via webcast on their investor relations website. A replay will be available after the call. DallasNews is noted for its leadership in local news and information publishing in Texas, with a focus on innovative media and marketing solutions.
DallasNews Corporation (Nasdaq: DALN) announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.16 per share on September 22, 2021. This dividend will be paid on December 3, 2021 to shareholders of record by November 12, 2021. As a leading local news provider in Texas, DallasNews is expanding its presence in digital marketing and emerging media while maintaining traditional publishing and distribution capabilities.
DallasNews Corporation (Nasdaq: DALN) announced the election of Dunia A. Shive as a director on September 22, 2021. Shive brings 30 years of media industry experience, previously serving as CEO of Belo Corp. and senior vice president at TEGNA. She will participate in the compensation and management development committee, as well as the nominating and corporate governance committee. Shive’s election aims to enhance the board's perspective during DallasNews’ transition to a sustainable digital news provider. She will stand for re-election at the 2022 annual meeting.
DallasNews Corporation (Nasdaq: DALN) reported a net loss of $1.5 million, or $(0.28) per share, for Q2 2021, an improvement from a net loss of $3.4 million, or $(0.64) per share, in Q2 2020. Total revenue increased to $38.7 million, up 9.2% year-over-year, with advertising and marketing revenues rising by 19.3%. The company's cash position remains strong at $39 million with no debt. However, total operating expenses rose to $41.7 million, primarily due to increased employee compensation and advertising costs. A conference call discussing the results is scheduled for July 27, 2021.
DallasNews Corporation (Nasdaq: DALN) announced Katrice Hardy as the new Executive Editor of The Dallas Morning News, effective August 12, 2021. Hardy, a 26-year newspaper veteran and the first female and African American in this role, previously served as Executive Editor of the Indianapolis Star. Under her leadership, the Indianapolis Star won a Pulitzer Prize for investigative reporting. Hardy is known for her commitment to journalism, diversity, and audience growth, and aims to enhance the news organization's impact within the Dallas community.
DallasNews Corporation (Nasdaq: DALN) will publish its second quarter 2021 financial results on July 27, 2021, before market opening. A conference call will follow at 9:00 a.m. CDT, accessible via phone and web. The call will be archived on their Investor Relations website. DallasNews is a leading local news publisher in Texas, expanding in digital media and marketing.