Major holder Savannah Brickner boosts E.W. Scripps (SSP) stake with open-market buys

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

E.W. Scripps Co 10% owner Savannah Brickner reported open-market purchases of Class A Common Shares. On March 10, 2026, Brickner bought 27,682 shares at a weighted average price of $4.5927 per share, bringing direct Class A holdings to 66,226 shares.

On March 9, 2026, Brickner had purchased 38,544 Class A shares at a weighted average price of $4.4333 per share. The filing also shows 301 Common Voting Shares held directly and 66 Class A shares held indirectly through a trust.

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Large shareholder increases direct stake in E.W. Scripps through open-market buying.

Savannah Brickner, identified as a 10% owner of E.W. Scripps Co, executed two open-market purchases of Class A Common Shares in early March 2026. The transactions totaled 66,226 shares directly held after the latest trade, at weighted average prices in the mid-$4 range.

Because these are open-market purchases coded "P", they represent active buying decisions rather than compensation grants or tax withholdings. The filing also lists smaller positions in Common Voting Shares and Class A shares held via a trust, indicating both direct and indirect exposure.

The scale of these purchases relative to the company’s total shares outstanding is not specified in the excerpt, so their overall impact on ownership concentration cannot be quantified here. Future company filings may provide additional context on any subsequent changes in this large shareholder’s position.

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED 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 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^*

Brickner Savannah

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O MIRAMAR SERVICES, INC.

250 GRANDVIEW AVE., SUITE 400

(Street)

FT. MITCHELL KY 41017

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
E.W. SCRIPPS Co [ SSP ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director	X	10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
03/09/2026

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

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)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Class A Common Shares, $.01 par value per share	03/09/2026		P		38,544	A	$4.4333(1)	38,544	D
Class A Common Shares, $.01 par value per share	03/10/2026		P		27,682	A	$4.5927(2)	66,226	D
Class A Common Shares, $.01 par value per share								66	I	By Trust
Common Voting Shares, $.01 par value per share								301	D

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)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $4.25 to $4.76, inclusive. The reporting person undertakes to provide to the Issuer, any security holder of the Issuer or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the ranges set forth in footnotes to this Form 4.

2. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $4.41 to $4.75, inclusive. The reporting person undertakes to provide to the Issuer, any security holder of the Issuer or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the ranges set forth in footnotes to this Form 4.

Remarks:

The reporting person may be deemed to beneficially own more than 10% of the Class A Common Shares of the Issuer as a party to the Second Amended and Restated Scripps Family Agreement, dated March 26, 2021 (the "Scripps Family Agreement"). The Scripps Family Agreement contains provisions governing the collective voting of the Common Voting Shares of the Issuer held by such parties, which are convertible share-for-share into Class A Common Shares and in the aggregate represent more than 10% of the Class A Common Shares of the Issuer on an as-converted basis. The reporting person filed a Schedule 13D with the Commission on January 24, 2013, as last amended on March 9, 2026.

	/s/ Cara Hurak on behalf of Miramar Services, Inc. as Attorney-In-Fact for Savannah Brickner	03/11/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transactions did Savannah Brickner report for E.W. Scripps (SSP)?

Savannah Brickner reported buying E.W. Scripps Class A shares in the open market. On March 9 and 10, 2026, Brickner executed two purchases coded as open-market transactions, increasing direct holdings in the company’s Class A Common Shares at prices in the mid-$4 range.

How many E.W. Scripps (SSP) Class A shares does Savannah Brickner hold after the latest Form 4?

After the March 10, 2026 trade, Brickner directly holds 66,226 Class A shares. The Form 4 shows this total following the most recent open-market purchase, in addition to smaller positions in Common Voting Shares and Class A shares held indirectly through a trust.

At what prices did Savannah Brickner buy E.W. Scripps (SSP) shares?

Brickner’s reported purchases used weighted average prices in the mid-$4 range. On March 9, 2026, Class A shares were bought at a weighted average of $4.4333, and on March 10, 2026, additional shares were bought at a weighted average of $4.5927 per share.

Is Savannah Brickner considered a major shareholder of E.W. Scripps (SSP)?

Yes. The Form 4 identifies Savannah Brickner as a ten percent owner. This status means Brickner is treated as a major shareholder under SEC rules, and open-market transactions in E.W. Scripps stock must be reported on Form 4 shortly after they occur.

Does Savannah Brickner hold any indirect E.W. Scripps (SSP) shares through a trust?

Yes. The filing lists 66 Class A shares held indirectly by a trust. In addition to direct ownership, the Form 4 includes an entry showing a small number of Class A Common Shares attributed to Brickner through trust ownership, reflecting indirect exposure.

What other E.W. Scripps (SSP) securities does Savannah Brickner hold besides Class A shares?

Alongside Class A shares, Brickner holds Common Voting Shares of E.W. Scripps. The Form 4 discloses 301 Common Voting Shares held directly, plus a small indirect trust position, complementing the larger direct Class A Common Share stake.