TEGNA Shareholders Approve All Board of Directors’ Proposals at 2025 Annual Meeting

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TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) shareholders have approved all Board of Directors' proposals during the 2025 annual meeting. The key approvals include:

- Re-election of 10 board members including Board chair Howard D. Elias and CEO Mike Steib for one-year terms - Approval of executive compensation on an advisory basis - Ratification of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as independent auditor for fiscal year 2025

Board member Karen H. Grimes has retired after five years of service. The re-elected directors will serve until TEGNA's 2026 Annual Meeting.

TYSONS, Va., May 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Shareholders of TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) today overwhelmingly approved all the Board of Directors’ proposals at the Company’s 2025 annual shareholder meeting.

TEGNA shareholders have re-elected Board chair Howard D. Elias, CEO Mike Steib, and independent directors Gina L. Bianchini, Catherine Dunleavy, Stuart J. Epstein, Scott K. McCune, Henry W. McGee, Neal B. Shapiro, Denmark West and Melinda C. Witmer.

Karen H. Grimes has retired from TEGNA’s Board of Directors effective today, following five years of service.

All directors will serve one-year terms ending at TEGNA’s 2026 Annual Meeting.

The professional backgrounds of the members of TEGNA’s Board of Directors can be found here: https://www.tegna.com/about/board-of-directors/.

At the meeting, TEGNA shareholders also approved the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers on an advisory basis and ratified the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the 2025 fiscal year.

About TEGNA

TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) helps people thrive in their local communities by providing the trusted local news and services that matter most. Together, we are building a sustainable future for local news. With 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, TEGNA reaches more than 100 million people on an average monthly basis across the web, mobile apps, streaming, and linear television. For more information, visit TEGNA.com. 

For media inquiries, contact:
Molly McMahon
Senior Director, Corporate Communications
703-873-6422
mmcmahon@tegna.com

For investor inquiries, contact:
Julie Heskett
Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
703-873-6747
investorrelations@TEGNA.com

FAQ

Who are the re-elected board members of TEGNA (TGNA) in 2025?

TEGNA's re-elected board members include Howard D. Elias (Board chair), Mike Steib (CEO), Gina L. Bianchini, Catherine Dunleavy, Stuart J. Epstein, Scott K. McCune, Henry W. McGee, Neal B. Shapiro, Denmark West and Melinda C. Witmer.

What proposals were approved at TEGNA's 2025 annual shareholder meeting?

Shareholders approved the re-election of board members, executive compensation on an advisory basis, and the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as independent auditor for fiscal year 2025.

How long will the newly elected TEGNA directors serve?

The re-elected TEGNA directors will serve one-year terms ending at TEGNA's 2026 Annual Meeting.

Which board member retired from TEGNA's board in 2025?

Karen H. Grimes retired from TEGNA's Board of Directors after five years of service.