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8-K Financial Filing Analysis for MediaAlpha (2026-09-03)

MediaAlpha, Inc. announced the reappointment of Tigran Sinanyan as Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, effective October 1, 2026, succeeding Patrick Thompson who is stepping down without operational or accounting disagreements. Sinanyan, who previously served as MediaAlpha's CFO from 2015 to 2021 and rejoined the company in July 2025 as Senior Vice President of Finance and Corporate Development, brings deep institutional knowledge back to the executive suite. Simultaneously, MediaAlpha issued an upward revision for its third-quarter 2026 financial guidance. The company now projects Q3 2026 Revenue, Contribution, and Adjusted EBITDA to land at or above the upper end of its previously issued guidance ranges from July 29, 2026, signaling sustained operational momentum in its customer acquisition marketplace.

• Tigran Sinanyan appointed CFO effective October 1, 2026, with an annual base salary of $475,000, a 2026 target bonus of $293,200 (70% of base salary from 2027), and an initial RSU award valued at $252,100 vesting over four years.
• Outgoing CFO Patrick Thompson will step down on October 1, 2026, remain employed through October 30, 2026, and provide consulting services through February 26, 2027, with continued vesting of scheduled RSUs.
• MediaAlpha raised its Q3 2026 financial outlook, guiding Revenue, Contribution, and Adjusted EBITDA to meet or exceed the high end of previous guidance ranges.

8-K Financial Filing Analysis for MediaAlpha (2026-09-09)

MediaAlpha, Inc. entered into an Assignment, Assumption and Termination Agreement on September 9, 2026, to buy out the Tax Receivables Agreement (TRA) interest held by Parallaxes Mars, LLC, Parallaxes Mars II, LLC, and Parallaxes Mars III, LLC (collectively, PLX). Under the agreement, MediaAlpha acquired PLX's $22.7 million estimated TRA liability for $12.0 million in cash, capturing a 47% ($10.7 million) discount relative to its estimated June 30, 2026 valuation. Following the transaction, MediaAlpha's total remaining estimated TRA liabilities decrease from $54.7 million to approximately $32.0 million as of September 30, 2026.

• MediaAlpha paid $12.0 million in cash to retire $22.7 million of TRA liabilities held by PLX entities, realizing a $10.7 million (47%) discount against the June 30, 2026 estimated value.
• The buyout reduces MediaAlpha's total estimated future TRA liability from $54.7 million as of June 30, 2026, to approximately $32.0 million as of September 30, 2026.
• The transaction was funded via subsidiary cash balances following a pro rata distribution by partnership subsidiary QL Holdings LLC to its members, including certain executive officers and directors.

MediaAlpha Announces Chief Financial Officer Transition

Tigran Sinanyan, SVP of Finance and Former CFO, to Succeed Pat Thompson as CFO. Third Quarter 2026 Results Expected to Be At or Above the Top End of Previously Disclosed Guidance Ranges.

Sony Pictures Entertainment Names PubMatic Its Preferred Programmatic Advertising Partner

Press Release, October 6, 2026: Sony Pictures Entertainment Names PubMatic Its Preferred Programmatic Advertising Partner.

2026 AdExchanger Awards Gala Honors Industry Best

The 2026 AdExchanger Awards Gala, held in New York City, celebrated excellence in advertising and ad tech, honoring organizations, technologies, and leaders across programmatic media, commerce media, CTV, identity, measurement, AI, and ad tech. Winners included People Inc., PubMatic, DoorDash, Magnite, and Index Exchange. The event took place in conjunction with Programmatic I/O New York and featured a live audience vote for the 'People's Programmatic Pick,' won by Mike Richter of Unplugged Collective. The gala recognized breakthrough technologies, data-driven campaigns, and visionary leadership, setting a standard for performance and innovation in the industry.

• The 2026 AdExchanger Awards Gala was held on September 29, 2026, in New York City.
• Winners included People Inc., PubMatic, DoorDash, Magnite, and Index Exchange.
• Mike Richter of Unplugged Collective won the People's Programmatic Pick award.

The Media Shop and PubMatic Launch Southeast Asia’s First Agentic Luxury Campaign

Press Release, September 30, 2026: The Media Shop and PubMatic launch Southeast Asia's first agentic luxury campaign.