[8-K] The E.W. Scripps Company Reports Material Event

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

The E.W. Scripps Company notified investors that it released information regarding results of operations for the quarter ended June 30, 2025. The company attached a press release as Exhibit 99.1 that provides the detailed announcement of those results.

The 8-K itself does not present financial figures or metrics; it lists the press release and an Inline XBRL cover page as exhibits and is signed by Daniel W. Perschke, Senior Vice President and Controller. Investors must consult the attached Exhibit 99.1 for the full results and financial details.

Positive

• Press release attached as Exhibit 99.1 announcing results for the quarter ended June 30, 2025, indicating formal disclosure to the market
• Inline XBRL cover page (Exhibit 104) included, facilitating interactive access to any embedded data

Negative

• No financial figures or performance metrics are included in the 8-K text, preventing immediate assessment of results
• Material impact cannot be determined from this filing alone because substantive details reside only in the attached press release

Insights

Financial Analyst

TL;DR: 8-K attaches a press release reporting Q2 results but contains no financial figures, limiting immediate quantitative assessment.

The filing informs the market that Scripps released operating results for the quarter ended June 30, 2025, with the substantive information contained in Exhibit 99.1. Because the 8-K does not include revenue, earnings, margins, or other metrics, the document itself has limited analytical value. Material implications depend entirely on the content of the attached press release and any accompanying financial statements or XBRL files.

Corporate Governance Expert

TL;DR: The company followed disclosure procedures by filing an 8-K and attaching a press release; the filing provides no new numeric data.

The report documents that Scripps made operational results public via an attached press release and included an Inline XBRL cover page for interactive data. The filing was signed by the principal accounting officer, indicating formal compliance with disclosure controls. Without the press release text or numeric schedules in the 8-K, governance and compliance appear routine but offer no additional insight into performance.

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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): August 7, 2025

THE E.W. SCRIPPS COMPANY

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Ohio

001-10701

31-1223339

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

(Commission File Number)

(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)

312 Walnut Street
Cincinnati,			Ohio						45202
(Address of principal executive offices)									(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (513) 977-3000

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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 (see General Instruction A.2. below):

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

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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			SSP			NASDAQ Global Select Market

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (17 CFR § 230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR § 240.12b-2).

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. ☐

THE E.W. SCRIPPS COMPANY

INDEX TO CURRENT REPORT ON FORM 8-K

Item No.						Page
2.02			Results of Operations and Financial Condition			3
9.01			Financial Statements and Exhibits			3

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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition

On August 7, 2025, we released information regarding results of operations for the quarter ended June 30, 2025. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

Exhibit Number						Description of Item
99.1						Press release dated August 7, 2025
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.

THE E.W. SCRIPPS COMPANY
BY:						/s/ Daniel W. Perschke
						Daniel W. Perschke
						Senior Vice President, Controller
						(Principal Accounting Officer)

Dated: August 8, 2025

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FAQ

What did The E.W. Scripps Company (SSP) report in this 8-K?

The 8-K states the company released information regarding results of operations for the quarter ended June 30, 2025 and attached a press release as Exhibit 99.1.

Does the 8-K include revenue or earnings figures for Q2 2025?

No. The 8-K does not present any financial figures or metrics; it references a press release for the detailed results.

Where can I find the detailed results referenced in the 8-K?

The detailed results are provided in the press release attached to the filing as Exhibit 99.1 (press release dated August 7, 2025).

Who signed the 8-K for The E.W. Scripps Company?

The filing is signed by Daniel W. Perschke, Senior Vice President and Controller (Principal Accounting Officer).

What exhibits are included with this 8-K?

Exhibits listed are 99.1 (press release dated August 7, 2025) and 104 (Cover Page Interactive Data File embedded within the Inline XBRL document).