E.W. SCRIPPS (SSP) CEO logs large RSU grants, conversions and tax share withholding

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

E.W. SCRIPPS Co President and CEO Adam Symson reported multiple equity compensation transactions dated March 1, 2026. He acquired several blocks of restricted stock units (RSUs) through exercises and new awards, including a grant of 1,300,414 RSUs and another of 532,577 RSUs. Footnotes state the company exceeded performance goals, leading to additional RSUs that vest in parts from 2026 through 2029 and convert one-for-one into Class A Common Shares upon vesting. Symson also acquired 765,279 Class A Common Shares via derivative exercises and disposed of 305,556 Class A Common Shares to cover tax obligations through share withholding.

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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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Symson Adam

(Last) (First) (Middle)

312 WALNUT STREET

28TH FLOOR

(Street)

CINCINNATI OH 45202

(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)

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

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
03/01/2026

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	03/01/2026		M(1)		765,279	A	$0	1,443,103	D
Class A Common Shares, $.01 par value per share	03/01/2026		F(2)		305,556	D	$0	1,137,547	D
Common Voting Shares, $.01 par value per share								0	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
Restricted Stock Units	$0.00	03/01/2026		M(1)			37,677	03/01/2023	03/01/2026	Class A Common Shares	180,045	$0	0	D
Restricted Stock Units	$0.00	03/01/2026		M(1)			70,782	05/01/2024	03/01/2027	Class A Common Shares	180,045	$0	70,784	D
Restricted Stock Units	$0.00	03/01/2026		M(1)			88,194	03/01/2025	03/01/2028	Class A Common Shares	0	$0	176,387	D
Restricted Stock Units	$0.00	03/01/2026		A(3)		1,300,414		03/01/2026	03/01/2029	Class A Common Shares	0	$0	2,274,507	D
Restricted Stock Units	$1.93	03/01/2026		M			568,626	03/01/2026	03/01/2029	Class A Common Shares	0	$0	1,705,881	D
Restricted Stock Units	$0	03/01/2026		A		532,577		03/01/2027	03/01/2030	Class A Common Shares	0	$0	532,577	D
Restricted Stock Units	$0.00(4)							12/31/2027	12/31/2027	Class A Common Shares	180,045		180,045	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. This transaction reflects the conversion of restricted stock units into Class A Common Shares.

2. The terms of this long-term incentive award mandate that the Company withhold shares to satisfy the reporting person's tax obligation.

3. Since the Company exceeded performance goals, additional restricted stock units were credited. This restricted stock award will vest in equal parts in 2027, 2028 and 2029. 25% vested in 2026. Upon vesting, each restricted stock unit will convert into one Class A Common Share of the Company.

4. 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 Attorney	03/04/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What did E.W. SCRIPPS (SSP) CEO Adam Symson report in this Form 4?

Adam Symson reported multiple equity compensation transactions, mainly exercises and grants of restricted stock units and related share movements. These include large RSU awards, conversions into Class A Common Shares, and a tax-withholding share disposition, all dated March 1, 2026, reflecting routine executive compensation activity.

How many restricted stock units did SSP grant to CEO Adam Symson?

Symson received significant RSU grants totaling 1,300,414 units in one award and 532,577 units in another. According to the filing, these restricted stock unit awards vest over several years and convert into Class A Common Shares on a one-for-one basis when each portion vests.

Why did Adam Symson dispose of SSP Class A Common Shares in this filing?

The disposition of 305,556 Class A Common Shares was for tax withholding purposes. A footnote explains the long-term incentive award requires the company to withhold shares to satisfy Symson’s tax obligation, rather than representing an open-market sale initiated for portfolio reasons.

What performance-related RSUs were reported for E.W. SCRIPPS CEO Symson?

One RSU award increased because the company exceeded performance goals, resulting in additional restricted stock units. The filing notes this award vests partly in 2026, then in equal parts in 2027, 2028, and 2029, with each vested unit converting into one Class A Common Share.

When will Adam Symson’s newly reported SSP RSU awards vest?

One performance-based RSU award vested 25% in 2026 and will vest in equal parts in 2027, 2028, and 2029. Another RSU award is scheduled to vest in 2027, with each vested restricted stock unit converting into one Class A Common Share of the company.

How many SSP Class A Common Shares did Symson acquire through exercises?

Symson acquired 765,279 Class A Common Shares through derivative exercises. These exercises reflect the conversion of restricted stock units into Class A Common Shares, as confirmed by a footnote describing the transactions as RSU conversions rather than open-market stock purchases.