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E.W. Scripps (SSP) director receives 49,575 RSUs vesting in 2027

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

E.W. Scripps director Tracy Tunney Ward reported a compensation grant of restricted stock units. On May 4, 2026, she received 49,575 Restricted Stock Units, each representing a right to receive one Class A Common Share.

According to the disclosure, this award will vest in 2027, at which time each unit will convert into one Class A Common Share. The filing also shows that she held 0 Common Voting Shares and 0 Class A Common Shares directly following the reported transactions.

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Insider Ward Tracy Tunney
Role null
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Restricted Stock Units 49,575 $0.00 --
holding Class A Common Shares -- -- --
holding Common Voting Shares -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 49,575 shares (Direct, null); Class A Common Shares — 0 shares (Direct, null); Common Voting Shares — 0 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
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RSUs granted 49,575 Restricted Stock Units Grant reported on May 4, 2026
RSU conversion ratio 1 RSU : 1 Class A Common Share Conversion upon vesting in 2027
Common Voting Shares after transaction 0 shares Direct holdings following reported transactions
Class A Common Shares after transaction 0 shares Direct holdings following reported transactions
RSU total following transaction 49,575 units Total Restricted Stock Units held after grant
Restricted Stock Units financial
"This restricted stock unit award will vest in 2027."
Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.
Class A Common Shares financial
"each restricted stock unit will convert into one Class A Common Share"
A Class A common share is a specific type of ordinary company share that represents an ownership stake and usually carries particular voting rights or payout priorities compared with other share classes. For investors it matters because those differences affect how much influence you have over company decisions, how dividends or liquidation proceeds might be distributed, and how easily the shares trade — like choosing between car models where one has extra features (more control) and another focuses on price or availability (liquidity).
Grant, award, or other acquisition financial
"transaction_code_description": "Grant, award, or other acquisition"
SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940
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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
Ward Tracy Tunney

(Last)(First)(Middle)
312 WALNUT ST., SUITE 2800

(Street)
CINCINNATI OHIO 45202

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
E.W. SCRIPPS Co [ SSP ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
XDirector10% Owner
Officer (give title below)Other (specify below)
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/04/2026
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3) 2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4) 6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Class A Common Shares0D
Common Voting Shares0D
Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
(e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3) 2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security 3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4) 8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5) 9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4) 10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Restricted Stock Units$0(1)05/04/2026A49,57505/04/202705/04/2027Class A Common Shares0$049,575D
Explanation of Responses:
1. This restricted stock unit award will vest in 2027. Upon vesting, each restricted stock unit will convert into one Class A Common Share of the Company.
/s/ Robert Oestreicher by Power of Attorney05/06/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What did Tracy Tunney Ward report in the E.W. Scripps (SSP) Form 4?

Tracy Tunney Ward reported receiving 49,575 Restricted Stock Units as a compensation grant. These RSUs relate to E.W. Scripps Class A Common Shares and are structured to convert into shares when they vest, aligning her interests with long-term shareholder value.

How many E.W. Scripps (SSP) Restricted Stock Units were granted?

The filing shows a grant of 49,575 Restricted Stock Units to Tracy Tunney Ward. Each RSU represents one future Class A Common Share upon vesting, creating a significant equity-based component in her compensation tied directly to the company’s share performance over time.

When do Tracy Tunney Ward’s E.W. Scripps (SSP) RSUs vest and convert?

The RSU award will vest in 2027, as disclosed in the footnote. Upon vesting, each Restricted Stock Unit will convert into one Class A Common Share of E.W. Scripps, turning the compensation units into actual equity ownership for the director.

Does the Form 4 show any E.W. Scripps (SSP) share sales or purchases?

The reported Form 4 does not show open-market buys or sells. It records a grant of 49,575 Restricted Stock Units and reflects that following the transactions, Tracy Tunney Ward directly held 0 Common Voting Shares and 0 Class A Common Shares.

What is the relationship between the RSUs and E.W. Scripps (SSP) Class A shares?

Each Restricted Stock Unit corresponds to one Class A Common Share upon vesting. The Form 4 footnote explains that when the award vests in 2027, every RSU will automatically convert into a single Class A Common Share of E.W. Scripps.