Gray Announces Private Offering of Senior Secured Second Lien Notes

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Gray Media (NYSE:GTN) has announced a private offering of up to $750 million in senior secured second lien notes due 2032. The company also plans to increase its revolving credit facility commitments by $50 million to $750 million and extend its maturity date to December 1, 2028.

The net proceeds from the offering, combined with borrowings from Gray's revolving credit facility, will be used to redeem all outstanding 7.000% senior notes due 2027, repay a portion of term loan F due June 2029, and cover related fees and expenses. The notes will be offered exclusively to qualified institutional buyers under Rule 144A and non-U.S. persons under Regulation S.

["Extending revolving credit facility maturity by one year to December 2028", "Increasing revolving credit facility commitments by $50 million to $750 million", "Refinancing opportunity to manage debt structure"]

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• Taking on new debt of $750 million
• Increased leverage through additional revolving credit facility commitments
• Dependency on market conditions for successful offering

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ATLANTA, July 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gray Media, Inc. (“Gray,” “we,” “us” or “our”) (NYSE: GTN) announced today that it intends to offer up to $750 million aggregate principal amount of senior secured second lien notes due 2032, subject to market conditions. The offering will be exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933 (the “Securities Act”).

In connection with the offering of notes, Gray expects to (i) increase the aggregate commitments under our revolving credit facility by $50 million, resulting in aggregate commitments under the revolving credit facility of $750 million and (ii) extend the maturity date of our revolving credit facility from December 1, 2027 to December 1, 2028 (the “Revolver Amendment”). The closing of this offering of notes is not conditioned on the closing of the Revolver Amendment, but the closing of the Revolver Amendment is conditioned on the closing of this offering. The completion of the Revolver Amendment is also subject to customary closing conditions and there can be no assurance as to whether or when the Revolver Amendment may be completed, if at all.

Gray intends to use the net proceeds of the offering, together with borrowings under Gray’s revolving credit facility, to (i) redeem all of Gray’s outstanding 7.000% senior notes due 2027 (the “2027 Notes”), (ii) repay a portion of Gray’s term loan F due June 4, 2029, and (iii) pay fees and expenses in connection with the offering.

The notes will be guaranteed, jointly and severally, on a senior secured second lien basis, by each existing and future restricted subsidiary of Gray that guarantees Gray’s existing senior credit facility.

The notes and related guarantees will be offered only to persons reasonably believed to be qualified institutional buyers under Rule 144A of the Securities Act, and to non-U.S. persons in transactions outside the United States under Regulation S of the Securities Act. The notes have not been, and will not be, registered under the Securities Act and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from, or in a transaction not subject to, the registration requirements of the Securities Act and other applicable securities laws.

This press release does not constitute a notice of redemption with respect to the 2027 Notes or an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy, nor shall there be any sale of the notes in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction. This notice is being issued pursuant to and in accordance with Rule 135c under the Securities Act.

Forward-Looking Statements:

This press release contains certain forward-looking statements that are based largely on Gray’s current expectations and reflect various estimates and assumptions by Gray. These statements are statements other than those of historical fact and may be identified by words such as “estimates,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “will,” “implied,” “intend,” “assume” and similar expressions. Forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks, trends and uncertainties that could cause actual results and achievements to differ materially from those expressed in such forward-looking statements. Such risks, trends and uncertainties, which in some instances are beyond Gray’s control, include Gray’s ability to consummate the offering of notes, the Revolver Amendment or the redemption, the intended use of proceeds of the offering, and other future events. Gray is subject to additional risks and uncertainties described in Gray’s quarterly and annual reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time, including in the “Risk Factors,” and management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations sections contained therein, which reports are made publicly available via its website, www.graymedia.com. Any forward-looking statements in this communication should be evaluated in light of these important risk factors. This press release reflects management’s views as of the date hereof. Except to the extent required by applicable law, Gray undertakes no obligation to update or revise any information contained in this communication beyond the date hereof, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Gray Contacts:

Jeffrey R. Gignac, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, 404-504-9828
Kevin P. Latek, Executive Vice President, Chief Legal and Development Officer, 404-266-8333

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FAQ

What is the size of Gray Media's (GTN) new notes offering in 2025?

Gray Media is offering up to $750 million in senior secured second lien notes due 2032.

How will Gray Media (GTN) use the proceeds from the 2025 notes offering?

The proceeds will be used to redeem all outstanding 7.000% senior notes due 2027, repay a portion of term loan F due June 2029, and pay related fees and expenses.

What changes are being made to Gray Media's (GTN) revolving credit facility?

Gray is increasing the revolving credit facility commitments by $50 million to $750 million and extending its maturity date from December 1, 2027 to December 1, 2028.

Who can participate in Gray Media's (GTN) 2025 notes offering?

The notes are only available to qualified institutional buyers under Rule 144A and non-U.S. persons under Regulation S of the Securities Act.

What is the maturity date for Gray Media's (GTN) new notes offering?

The new senior secured second lien notes will mature in 2032.