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E.W. Scripps (SSP) director converts 90,673 RSUs, granted 49,575 new units

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

E.W. Scripps Co director and ten percent owner Monica Holcomb reported compensation-related equity moves with no open-market trades. On May 5, 2026, she exercised 90,673 Restricted Stock Units, converting them into the same number of Class A Common Shares, leaving no remaining RSUs from that award. Following this conversion, she directly holds 148,341 Class A Common Shares.

On May 4, 2026, Holcomb received a new grant of 49,575 Restricted Stock Units that will vest in 2027, each settling into one Class A Common Share upon vesting. Separate holding entries show direct ownership of 6,484 Common Voting Shares and indirect trust ownership of additional Common Voting and Class A Common Shares.

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Insider Holcomb Monica
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 Class A Common Shares, $.01 par value per share -- -- --
holding Class A Common Shares, $.01 par value per share -- -- --
holding Common Voting Shares, $.01 par value per share -- -- --
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 — 148,341 shares (Direct, null); Class A Common Shares, $.01 par value per share — 24,005 shares (Indirect, By Trust); Common Voting Shares, $.01 par value per share — 41,128 shares (Indirect, By Trust); Common Voting Shares, $.01 par value per share — 6,484 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
Class A shares held directly 148,341 shares Direct ownership after RSU conversion
New RSU grant 49,575 units Restricted Stock Units vesting in 2027 into Class A Common Shares
Common Voting Shares direct 6,484 shares Direct Common Voting Share holdings as of May 4, 2026
Common Voting Shares by trust 41,128 shares Indirect holdings by trust as of May 4, 2026
Class A shares by trust 24,005 shares Indirect Class A Common Share holdings by trust as of May 4, 2026
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
"Upon vesting, each restricted stock unit will convert into one Class A Common Share of the Company."
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).
derivative security financial
"transaction_code_description: Exercise or conversion of derivative security"
A derivative security is a financial contract whose value comes from the price or performance of something else, such as a stock, bond, commodity, or market index. For investors it acts like an insurance policy or a wager: it can be used to protect against losses, lock in prices, or amplify gains and losses, so it can change a portfolio’s risk and potential return without owning the underlying asset directly.
ten percent owner financial
"reportingPersons: is_ten_percent_owner: 1"
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*
Holcomb Monica

(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)
XDirectorX10% 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$0148,341D
Class A Common Shares, $.01 par value per share148,341D
Class A Common Shares, $.01 par value per share24,005IBy Trust
Common Voting Shares, $.01 par value per share41,128IBy Trust
Common Voting Shares, $.01 par value per share6,484D
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.
Remarks:
The reporting person may be deemed to have shared voting power with respect to more than 10% of the Class A Common Shares of the Issuer (due solely to the convertibility of Common Voting Shares of the Company into Class A Common Shares on a share-for-share basis) due to the voting provisions of the Second Amended and Restated Scripps Family Agreement, dated May 26, 2021, to which the reporting person is a party. The reporting person filed a Schedule 13D with the Commission on January 24, 2013, as last amended on February 21, 2023.
/s/ Robert Oestreicher by Power of Attorney05/06/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What equity transactions did Monica Holcomb report in E.W. Scripps (SSP) Form 4?

Monica Holcomb reported exercising 90,673 Restricted Stock Units into Class A Common Shares and receiving a new grant of 49,575 Restricted Stock Units. These are compensation-related transactions, with no open-market purchases or sales disclosed in this Form 4.

How many E.W. Scripps (SSP) Class A shares does Monica Holcomb hold after these transactions?

After the reported transactions, Monica Holcomb directly holds 148,341 Class A Common Shares. This figure reflects her position following the conversion of 90,673 Restricted Stock Units into Class A Common Shares on May 5, 2026, as shown in the filing.

What are the terms of Monica Holcomb’s new 49,575 RSU grant at E.W. Scripps (SSP)?

Holcomb’s new award consists of 49,575 Restricted Stock Units that will vest in 2027. Upon vesting, each unit will convert into one Class A Common Share of E.W. Scripps, according to the award description provided in the Form 4 footnote.

Did Monica Holcomb buy or sell E.W. Scripps (SSP) shares on the market in this Form 4?

The Form 4 does not show any open-market purchases or sales. It reports an exercise of 90,673 Restricted Stock Units into Class A Common Shares and a new grant of 49,575 Restricted Stock Units, both classified as derivative exercise or grant transactions.

What other E.W. Scripps (SSP) share holdings are reported for Monica Holcomb?

The filing lists 6,484 Common Voting Shares held directly, 41,128 Common Voting Shares held indirectly by a trust, and 24,005 Class A Common Shares held indirectly by a trust. These entries describe her direct and indirect ownership positions as of May 4, 2026.

How many derivative securities remain after Monica Holcomb’s RSU exercise at E.W. Scripps (SSP)?

The filing’s derivative summary shows no remaining derivatives from the exercised RSUs, and the specific converted award now has zero balance. A separate new grant of 49,575 Restricted Stock Units remains outstanding, scheduled to vest in 2027 into Class A Common Shares.