Saga Communications sets $0.25 quarterly dividend

Saga Communications declares a $0.25 per share cash dividend totaling about $1.6 million, payable in October 2026 from existing cash.

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SAGA COMMUNICATIONS INC (SGA) announced a new quarterly cash dividend of $0.25 per share on its Class A Common Stock. The dividend is scheduled to be paid on October 16, 2026 to shareholders of record on September 23, 2026, and will total approximately $1.6 million funded from existing cash.

Including this dividend, Saga states it has paid over $146 million in dividends to shareholders since 2012 and currently intends to continue declaring regular quarterly cash dividends, while emphasizing that any future dividends or stock buybacks will remain at the Board’s discretion based on financial performance and other factors. Saga operates broadcast properties in 28 markets, including 82 FM and 28 AM radio stations and 78 metro signals.

8-K Event Classification

2 items: 8.01, 9.01

2 items

Item 8.01 Other Events Other

Voluntary disclosure of events the company deems important to shareholders but not covered by other items.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits

Financial statements, pro forma financial information, or exhibit attachments filed with this report.

Key Figures

Quarterly dividend per share: $0.25 per share Aggregate quarterly dividend payment: $1.6 million Total dividends since 2012: $146 million +5 more

8 metrics

Quarterly dividend per share $0.25 per share Quarterly cash dividend on Class A Common Stock declared by the Board

Aggregate quarterly dividend payment $1.6 million Approximate total cash outlay for the October 16, 2026 dividend

Total dividends since 2012 $146 million Cumulative dividends paid to shareholders since the first special dividend in 2012, including this dividend

Broadcast markets 28 markets Number of markets where Saga owns or operates broadcast properties

FM radio stations 82 FM stations FM stations owned or operated by Saga

AM radio stations 28 AM stations AM stations owned or operated by Saga

Metro signals 78 metro signals Metro signals operated by Saga

Dividend payment date October 16, 2026 Scheduled payment date for the $0.25 per share quarterly dividend

Key Terms

quarterly cash dividend, shareholders of record, forward-looking statements, Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, +1 more

5 terms

quarterly cash dividend financial

"declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.25 per share"

A quarterly cash dividend is a payment made by a company to its shareholders four times a year, usually based on its profits. It is like a regular bonus or reward for owning the company's stock, providing shareholders with income. Many investors see these payments as a sign of the company's stability and its ability to generate consistent profits.

shareholders of record financial

"to shareholders of record on September 23, 2026"

Shareholders of record are the people officially listed as owners of a company's stock on a specific date. This matters because only these shareholders are entitled to receive dividends or vote at company meetings. It's like being on the official guest list for a party—you get to enjoy the perks and have a say.

forward-looking statements regulatory

"This press release contains certain forward-looking statements"

Forward-looking statements are predictions or plans that companies share about what they expect to happen in the future, like estimating sales or profits. They matter because they help investors understand a company's outlook, but since they are based on guesses and assumptions, they can sometimes be wrong.

Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 regulatory

"within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995"

non-traditional revenue initiatives financial

"non-traditional revenue initiatives"

FAQ

What dividend did SGA (Saga Communications) declare in this 8-K?

Saga Communications declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.25 per share on its Class A Common Stock, with total dividend payments of approximately $1.6 million for this quarter, funded from cash on its balance sheet.

When will SGA’s $0.25 dividend be paid and what is the record date?

The $0.25 per share dividend will be paid on October 16, 2026 to shareholders of record as of September 23, 2026.

How much has SGA paid in dividends historically?

Including this dividend, Saga states it has paid over $146 million in dividends to shareholders since its first special dividend in 2012.

How is SGA funding the latest quarterly dividend?

Saga Communications states that the approximately $1.6 million quarterly dividend will be funded by cash on the Company’s balance sheet.

Does SGA plan to continue regular dividends in the future?

Saga currently intends to declare regular quarterly cash dividends in the future, but notes that any future dividends or stock buybacks will remain at the full discretion of the Board based on financial results, cash needs and other factors.

What broadcasting footprint does Saga Communications (SGA) report?

Saga reports owning or operating broadcast properties in 28 markets, including 82 FM and 28 AM radio stations and 78 metro signals, focused on radio and complementary digital and local online initiatives.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the

Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): September 10, 2026

SAGA COMMUNICATIONS, INC.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

Florida		1-11588		38-3042953
(State or other jurisdiction		(Commission File Number)		(IRS Employer
of incorporation)				Identification No.)

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73 Kercheval Avenue
Grosse Pointe Farms, MI		48236
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)		(Zip Code)

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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (313) 886-7070

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

☐    Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐    Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐    Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐    Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class	Trading symbol(s)	Name of each exchange on which registered
Class A Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share	SGA	NASDAQ Global Market

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

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Item 8.01.Other Events.

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On September 10, 2026, Saga Communications, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing that the Company’s Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.25 per share on its Class A Common Stock to be paid on October 16, 2026, to shareholders of record on September 23, 2026, as set forth in the press release included as Exhibit 99.1 hereto.

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Item 9.01.Financial Statements and Exhibits.

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(d) Exhibits.

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99.1 Press Release dated September 10, 2026.

104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

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INDEX OF EXHIBITS

Exhibit No.	Description
99.1	Press Release dated September 10, 2026.
104	Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

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​	SAGA COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
Dated: September 10, 2026	By:	/s/ Samuel D. Bush
		Samuel D. Bush
		Executive Vice President and Chief
		Financial Officer

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Exhibit 99.1

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Saga Communications, Inc.

Declares a Quarterly Cash Dividend of $0.25 per Share

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Contact:

Samuel D. Bush

(313) 886-7070

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Grosse Pointe Farms, MI – September 10, 2026 – Saga Communications, Inc. (Nasdaq - SGA) (the “Company”, “Saga” or “our”) today announced that its Board of Directors (“Board”) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.25 per share. The dividend will be paid on October 16, 2026, to shareholders of record on September 23, 2026. The aggregate amount of the payment to be made in connection with the quarterly dividend will be approximately $1.6 million. The quarterly dividend will be funded by cash on the Company’s balance sheet. Including this dividend, the Company will have paid over $146 million in dividends to shareholders since the first special dividend was paid in 2012.

The Company currently intends to declare regular quarterly cash dividends in the future. The declaration and payment of any future dividend, whether fixed, special, or based on the variable policy, or the implementation of any stock buyback program will remain at the full discretion of the Board and will depend on the Company’s financial results, cash requirements, future expectations, and other pertinent factors.

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Saga is a media company whose business is devoted to acquiring, developing and operating broadcast properties with a focus on providing opportunities complimentary to our core radio business including digital, e-commerce, local on-line news services and non-traditional revenue initiatives. Saga owns or operates broadcast properties in 28 markets, including 82 FM and 28 AM radio stations and 78 metro signals. For additional information, contact us at (313) 886-7070 or visit our website at www.sagacom.com.

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This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 that are based upon current expectations and involve certain risks and uncertainties. Words such as “will,” “may,” “believes,” “intends,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “guidance,” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. The material risks facing our business are described in the reports Saga periodically files with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including, in particular, Item 1A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K. Readers should note that forward-looking statements may be impacted by several factors, including global, national, and local economic changes and changes in the radio broadcast industry in general as well as Saga’s actual performance. Actual results may vary materially from those described herein and Saga undertakes no obligation to update any information contained herein that constitutes a forward-looking statement.

Filing Exhibits & Attachments

4 documents

Press Releases

• EX-99.1 EX-99.1 7.2 KB

Other Documents

• EX-101 EX-101.SCH 2.6 KB
• EX-101 EX-101.LAB 14.9 KB
• EX-101 EX-101.PRE 9.6 KB