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Newsmax (NYSE:NMAX) has announced new distribution agreements with Cellcom Israel and Telecom Armenia, expanding its global reach across five continents in over 100 countries. The agreements will make the Newsmax channel available to customers of these leading telecommunications providers in their respective markets.

The U.S. network has reported record viewership levels with its coverage from major cities including Washington, New York, London, Rome, and Jerusalem. According to Andy Biggers, Newsmax's SVP of Distribution, this expansion aligns with the company's strategy to efficiently share U.S. news globally while strengthening ties with allies and promoting American values.

Newsmax (NYSE:NMAX) has signed a multi-year distribution agreement with Supercanal, one of the largest Caribbean independently owned broadcasters, to broadcast the Newsmax channel to three million Dominican Republic TV households. The partnership will utilize AI technology for live Spanish dubbing, making the channel accessible across Latin America.

The channel will be available on channel 33.1 in the Dominican Republic, marking a significant expansion of Newsmax's Caribbean market presence. The agreement leverages neutral Spanish translations to enhance accessibility for viewers across the region, providing real-time translations of breaking news.

This partnership represents Newsmax's growing global presence, as the network now has distribution or licensing partnerships in over 100 countries across five continents.

Newsmax (NYSE:NMAX) announced that veteran broadcaster Greta Van Susteren has signed a multi-year extension to continue hosting 'The Record with Greta Van Susteren' at 6:00pm ET. The show, which premiered in 2022, leads the network's weeknight lineup.

Van Susteren has been instrumental in Newsmax's global coverage over the past three years, reporting from various locations including Ukraine, Israel, Colombia, and Ecuador. She recently led network coverage at the 2024 RNC Convention and conducted exclusive interviews with prominent leaders.

According to Nielsen, Newsmax currently ranks as the fourth highest-rated cable news channel and the fifth most-watched channel among all cable channels, reaching 33 million Americans in the last quarter.

Newsmax (NYSE:NMAX) has reported significant growth in Q1 2025, becoming the fifth most watched channel in all of cable. Nielsen ratings show remarkable growth with audience increases of 690% in Total Day and 1,027% in Prime over the past five years.

Key metrics include:

• 27% growth in Daytime and 24% in Total Day (Q1 2025 vs. Q1 2024)
• 20% increase in Prime Time viewership
• Record-breaking 33.6 million viewers in Q1, up 50% year-over-year
• 15 million viewers in key demo (Adults 35-64), up 63%

The company recently completed its IPO on NYSE, raising $300 million through pre-IPO and IPO raises. Newsmax's digital presence includes nearly 20 million social media followers and 16 million app downloads, with push notifications reaching 19 million subscribers.

Newsmax (NYSE:NMAX) has entered into a standby equity purchase agreement with Yorkville Advisors, providing the option to raise up to $1.2 billion in capital through the sale of ordinary shares over a 24-month period. The agreement gives Newsmax flexibility to access additional funding when needed, though the company is not obligated to utilize the full amount.

CEO Christopher Ruddy emphasized that this arrangement follows positive investor response to their recent public offering and will help maintain a strong balance sheet while adding share liquidity. The agreement positions Newsmax to respond efficiently to new opportunities and challenges as the media landscape evolves.

Newsmax (NYSE:NMAX) reported significant audience growth in Q1 2025, with total viewership reaching 33.6 million, marking a 50% increase from 22.4 million in Q1 2024. The company also achieved a 15% quarter-over-quarter growth from Q4 2024's 29.3 million viewers.

The announcement follows Newsmax's recent debut on the New York Stock Exchange, trading under the symbol NMAX. The company successfully raised $300 million through its IPO and private preferred share offering. Newsmax plans to expand its reach through its main channel, digital channel N2, and streaming service Newsmax+.

Newsmax has announced the commencement of trading for its Class B Common Stock on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol 'NMAX'. The company successfully completed its initial public offering under Regulation A+, raising $75 million, alongside a private Preferred Offering that closed in February 2025, securing an additional $225 million. Digital Offering served as the lead selling agent for the Public Offering.

Newsmax has successfully completed its initial public offering (IPO) under Regulation A+, raising $75 million through the sale of 7.5 million shares of Class B Common Stock at $10.00 per share. The company's stock will begin trading on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol 'NMAX' on March 31, 2025.

Prior to the IPO, Newsmax completed a private Preferred Offering in February 2025, raising $225 million. The company, founded in 1998 as a digital media brand, entered the cable news market in 2014 and has grown to become the fourth highest-rated cable news channel in the U.S., positioned behind CNN. The Reuters Institute has recognized Newsmax as one of the top 12 news brands in the U.S.