# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0001971213
**File Stem:** 0001971213-26-000004
**Filing Date:** 2026-1
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## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0001971213-26-000004.hdr.sgml**: 20260116

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0001971213-26-000004

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: SCHEDULE 13D/A

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 6

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20260116

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20260116

**SUBJECT COMPANY**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** E.W. SCRIPPS Co
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0000832428
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** TELEVISION BROADCASTING STATIONS [4833]
- **ORGANIZATION NAME:** 06 Technology
- **EIN:** 311223339
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** OH
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** SCHEDULE 13D/A
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 005-43473
- **FILM NUMBER:** 26537689

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 312 WALNUT STREET
- **CITY:** CININNATI
- **STATE:** OH
- **ZIP:** 45202
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 5139773000

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 312 WALNUT STREET
- **CITY:** CINCINNATI
- **STATE:** OH
- **ZIP:** 45202

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** SCRIPPS E W CO /DE
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 19920703
**FILED BY**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** Sinclair, Inc.
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001971213
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** TELEVISION BROADCASTING STATIONS [4833]
- **ORGANIZATION NAME:** 06 Technology
- **EIN:** 921076143
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** MD
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** SCHEDULE 13D/A

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 10706 BEAVER DAM ROAD
- **CITY:** HUNT VALLEY
- **STATE:** MD
- **ZIP:** 21030
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 410-568-1500

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 10706 BEAVER DAM ROAD
- **CITY:** HUNT VALLEY
- **STATE:** MD
- **ZIP:** 21030

## Ex-1.A

**Sinclair Provides Update on Merger Proposal Discussions with The E.W. Scripps Company**

**BALTIMORE, January 16, 2025** – Sinclair, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) (the "Company" or "Sinclair") today filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") the full text of letters exchanged between the Company and The E.W. Scripps Company (Nasdaq: SSP) ("Scripps"). Sinclair issued the following statement:

"Over the last few weeks, Sinclair has continued to reinforce to Scripps its willingness to engage on a proposed Sinclair-Scripps combination. Scripps has refused the invitations to speak with its single largest shareholder and instead has stated its preference to execute its standalone plan. Our last proposal to Scripps represents a premium of more than 240% over Scripps' unadjusted share price, while the cash portion alone represents a 32.7% premium over the unadjusted share price. We believe this proposal is attractive to Scripps' shareholders and, at a minimum, is worthy of engagement. As we evaluate our options, the previously announced strategic review of Sinclair's Broadcast business and work related to the separation of Ventures will continue. Our Board and management team are committed to unlocking the full potential of both businesses and driving continued value creation for all Sinclair shareholders."

The full text of the letters between Sinclair and Scripps has been filed in an amended Schedule 13D with the SEC.

**About Sinclair:** 

Sinclair, Inc. is a diversified media company and a leading provider of local news and sports. The Company owns, operates and/or provides services to 179 television stations in 81 markets affiliated with all major broadcast networks; and owns Tennis Channel, the premium destination for tennis enthusiasts, and multicast networks CHARGE, Comet, ROAR and The Nest. Sinclair's AMP Media produces a growing portfolio of digital content and original podcasts. Additional information about Sinclair can be found at www.sbgi.net.

**Investor Contact**:

Christopher C. King, VP, Investor Relations

(410) 568-1500

**Media Contact:** 

Jessica Bellucci

jbellucci-c@sbgtv.com

Category: Financial

## Ex-2.B

![](exhibitb-sinclairxletter001.jpg)

DocuSign Envelope ID: A913C9FC-C100-44B0-BDA0-DE91947EA994 I : C7 AC0EE-27D2- 579-A8E4-1 694C7104F2 sbgi.net© 2024 Sinclair, Inc December 22, 2025 To the Board of Directors of The E.W. Scripps Company (the "Board"): While we are disappointed that the Board rejected our proposal without any engagement and without sharing which elements of our proposal it did not find attractive, we would rather focus on a constructive path forward. Sinclair, Inc. ("Sinclair") has flexibility to enhance its proposal to address any issues that may be important to the Board, including valuation, the amount of cash consideration per share, post- combination leadership arrangements, governance, and any other key elements that bear on long-term stewardship and value. We believe the best next step is for the principal decision-makers at Sinclair to have an in-person meeting with you next month. Given challenging macro trends in the television broadcasting industry and increasing competition from "Big Tech," broadcasters need strength and scale to create shareholder value in the long run. A combination of Sinclair and Scripps would unlock substantial and enduring value for shareholders, strengthen local journalism, and position the combined company and its employees for long-term success. In addition to this letter, the Smith family is addressing a separate letter to the Scripps family to simply make a personal introduction. That outreach is not intended to discuss transaction terms or to bypass or interfere with existing Board or management processes. We look forward to hearing back from you regarding an in-person meeting in January. Please contact me directly to organize logistics. Christopher S. Ripley Chief Executive Officer & President Sinclair, Inc.

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## Ex-3.C

![](exhibitc-lettertosinclai001.jpg)

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; January 9, 2026 Sinclair, Inc. 10706 Beaver Dam Road Hunt Valley, MD 21030 Attention: Board of Directors Ladies and Gentlemen: The E.W. Scripps Company's ("Scripps") board of directors has determined that the continued focus on driving value through the execution of the company's strategic plan is in the best interests of Scripps and all of its shareholders as well as Scripps' employees and the many communities and audiences it serves across the United States. In arriving at its determination, the board had the benefit of, among other things, input from Scripps' management and the board's legal and financial advisors, and discussions with the Scripps family shareholders. As you are aware and we have publicly disclosed, the Scripps board unanimously rejected the unsolicited acquisition proposal submitted by Sinclair, Inc. on November 24, 2025. The Scripps board determined, following a careful review and evaluation in consultation with its financial and legal advisors, that Sinclair's offer is not in the best interests of Scripps and its shareholders. That said, the Scripps board remains open to evaluating all opportunities presented to the company to enhance shareholder value and is committed to acting in the best interests of Scripps and all of its constituents. Sincerely, Adam Symson cc: Kim Williams

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### UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
**Washington, D.C. 20549**

## SCHEDULE 13D

### Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

**(Amendment No. 4)**

**The E.W. Scripps Company**

*(Name of Issuer)*

**Class A Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share**

*(Title of Class of Securities)*

**811054402**

*(CUSIP Number)*

**Narinder K. Sahai**<br>c/o Sinclair, Inc.<br>10706 Beaver Dam Road<br>Hunt Valley MD 21030<br>410-568-1500

*(Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person Authorized to Receive Notices and Communications)*

**01/16/2026**

*(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)*

| **CUSIP No.** | **811054402** |

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| | | | |
|:--|:--|:--|:--|
| 1 | Name of reporting person<br>**Sinclair, Inc.** | Name of reporting person<br>**Sinclair, Inc.** | |
| 2 | Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)<br>[ ] (a)<br>[x] (b) | Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)<br>[ ] (a)<br>[x] (b) | |
| 3 | SEC use only | SEC use only | |
| 4 | Source of funds (See Instructions)<br>**WC** | Source of funds (See Instructions)<br>**WC** | |
| 5 | Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)<br>[ ] | Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)<br>[ ] | |
| 6 | Citizenship or place of organization<br>**MARYLAND** | Citizenship or place of organization<br>**MARYLAND** | |
| Number of Shares<br>Beneficially Owned by<br>Each Reporting Person With: | 7 | Sole Voting Power<br>**7625401.00** |
| Number of Shares<br>Beneficially Owned by<br>Each Reporting Person With: | 8 | Shared Voting Power<br>**0.00** |
| Number of Shares<br>Beneficially Owned by<br>Each Reporting Person With: | 9 | Sole Dispositive Power<br>**7625401.00** |
| Number of Shares<br>Beneficially Owned by<br>Each Reporting Person With: | 10 | Shared Dispositive Power<br>**0.00** |
| 11 | Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person<br>**7625401.00** | Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person<br>**7625401.00** | |
| 12 | Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)<br>[ ] | Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)<br>[ ] | |
| 13 | Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)<br>**9.9%** | Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)<br>**9.9%** | |
| 14 | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)<br>**CO** | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)<br>**CO** | |

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**Comment for Reporting Person:** The percent of class beneficially owned by Sinclair, Inc. (the "Reporting Person") was calculated based on 76,869,408 shares of Class A Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share, outstanding as of September 30, 2025, as disclosed in the Issuer's Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 7, 2025.

**Item 1. Security and Issuer**

**(a) Title of Class of Securities:**
Class A Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share

**(b) Name of Issuer:**
The E.W. Scripps Company

**(c) Address of Issuer's Principal Executive Offices:**
312 WALNUT STREET, CINCINNATI, OH, 45202

This Amendment No. 4 ("Amendment No. 4") further amends and supplements the Schedule 13D initially filed on November 17, 2025, as amended by Amendment No. 1 filed on November 19, 2025, as amended by Amendment No. 2 filed on November 24, 2025, and as amended by Amendment No. 3 filed on November 26, 2025.

**Item 4. Purpose of Transaction**

Item 4 is supplemented to include the following:

On January 16, 2026, the Reporting Person issued a press release in which it disclosed that it has continued to reinforce to the Issuer the Reporting Person's willingness to engage with the Issuer on a proposed combination, and the Issuer has refused to do so, instead stating the Issuer's preference to execute its standalone plan. A copy of the Reporting Person's press release is attached as Exhibit A to this Amendment No. 4.

A copy of the Reporting Person's letter to the Issuer dated December 22, 2025, is attached as Exhibit B to this Amendment No. 4, and a copy of Issuer's response dated January 9, 2026, is attached as Exhibit C to this Amendment No. 4.

### SIGNATURE

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

**Reporting Person:** Sinclair, Inc.

**Signature:** Narinder K. Sahai

**Name/Title:** Narinder K. Sahai/Chief Financial Officer

**Date:** 01/16/2026