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E.W. Scripps (SSP) director gains 90,673 shares, receives 49,575 RSUs

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

E.W. Scripps director Alexander Marcellus Winston Jr reported equity compensation changes involving company stock. On May 5, 2026, he exercised 90,673 restricted stock units, which converted into the same number of Class A Common Shares. Following this conversion, he directly owned 178,458 Class A Common Shares.

Separately, on May 4, 2026, he received a new grant of 49,575 restricted stock units at no cash cost. According to the disclosure, this award will vest in 2027, and each unit will convert into one Class A Common Share when it vests. The filing shows no open-market purchases or sales; the activity is limited to an RSU grant and an RSU-to-share conversion.

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Insider Alexander Marcellus Winston Jr
Role null
Type Security Shares Price Value
Exercise Restricted Stock Units 90,673 $0.00 --
Exercise Class A Common Shares, $.01 par value per share 90,673 $0.00 --
Grant/Award Restricted Stock Units 49,575 $0.00 --
holding Common Voting Shares, $.01 par value per share -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 0 shares (Direct, null); Class A Common Shares, $.01 par value per share — 178,458 shares (Direct, null); Common Voting Shares, $.01 par value per share — 0 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
  1. This transaction reflects the conversion of restricted stock units into Class A Common Shares. 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.
RSUs exercised 90,673 units Converted into Class A Common Shares on May 5, 2026
RSU grant 49,575 units New restricted stock unit award on May 4, 2026
Shares owned after transaction 178,458 shares Class A Common Shares directly held after May 5, 2026 conversion
RSU vesting year 2027 New RSU award vests in 2027 before converting to shares
Restricted Stock Units financial
"This transaction reflects the conversion of restricted stock units into Class A Common Shares."
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
"This transaction reflects the conversion of restricted stock units into Class A Common Shares."
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).
Exercise or conversion of derivative security financial
"transaction_code_description: Exercise or conversion of derivative security"
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*
Alexander Marcellus Winston Jr

(Last)(First)(Middle)
312 WALNUT STREET
28TH FLOOR

(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 Shares, $.01 par value per share05/05/2026M(1)90,673A$0178,458D
Common Voting Shares, $.01 par value per share0D
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$005/05/2026M90,67305/05/202605/05/2026Class A Common Shares0$00D
Restricted Stock Units$0(2)05/04/2026A49,57505/04/202705/04/2027Class A Common Shares0$049,575D
Explanation of Responses:
1. This transaction reflects the conversion of restricted stock units into Class A Common Shares.
2. 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 insider transactions did E.W. Scripps (SSP) director Alexander Winston report?

He reported exercising 90,673 restricted stock units into Class A Common Shares and receiving a new award of 49,575 restricted stock units. These events reflect equity compensation activity rather than open-market buying or selling of E.W. Scripps shares.

How many E.W. Scripps (SSP) shares does Alexander Winston hold after these transactions?

After converting restricted stock units, Alexander Winston directly holds 178,458 Class A Common Shares. This figure comes from the reported post-transaction ownership balance and reflects his direct stake following the May 5, 2026 RSU-to-share conversion event.

What are the terms of Alexander Winston’s new restricted stock unit grant at E.W. Scripps (SSP)?

He received 49,575 restricted stock units on May 4, 2026 at a stated price of $0.00. The filing explains the award will vest in 2027, after which each restricted stock unit will convert into one Class A Common Share of E.W. Scripps.

Did the E.W. Scripps (SSP) director sell any shares in this Form 4 filing?

No share sales are reported. The Form 4 shows an exercise converting 90,673 restricted stock units into Class A Common Shares and a new grant of 49,575 restricted stock units, with no open-market sale or purchase transactions disclosed.

What does the RSU conversion mean for E.W. Scripps (SSP) director ownership?

The RSU conversion turned 90,673 restricted stock units into the same number of Class A Common Shares, increasing directly held stock. After this conversion, Alexander Winston’s direct holdings total 178,458 Class A Common Shares, according to the reported post-transaction balance.