Observed Signal · May 7, 2026 · corporate_event · Source: SEC API · Impact: 4.2/5
8-K Financial Filing Analysis for Gray Media
Gray Media, Inc. has officially completed its multi-market broadcast station portfolio acquisition from Allen Media Group, Inc. (AMG). Following an initial closing on March 27, 2026, of three stations for $56 million, Gray closed the second tranche on May 1, 2026, acquiring seven additional station operations across Alabama, Kentucky, Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, and Louisiana for $115 million in cash. In total, Gray deployed $171 million of available balance sheet cash plus working capital adjustments to expand its regional broadcast reach and local television market presence.
This transaction represents a significant consolidation of regional affiliate broadcast television assets funded entirely with cash, strengthening Gray Media's local advertising inventory footprint and affiliate negotiation leverage.
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Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding
- Gray Media closed the final tranche of its AMG asset purchase on May 1, 2026, paying $115 million in cash for broadcast stations including WAAY, WSIL, WEVV, WFFT, WCOV/WIYE, KADN/KLAF, and WREX.
- Combined with the initial $56 million acquisition of WTVA, WTHI, and WLFI on March 27, 2026, total cash consideration for the full AMG station transaction reached $171 million plus working capital adjustments.
- The SEC granted a Rule 3-13 waiver exempting Gray from full Rule 3-05 and Article 11 pro forma financial requirements, permitting instead an audited Statement of Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed within 71 days.
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8-K Financial Filing Analysis for Gray Media (2026-10-09)
On October 8, 2026, Gray Media, Inc. executed the Seventh Amendment to its Fifth Amended and Restated Credit Agreement with Wells Fargo Bank as administrative agent. The refinancing transaction establishes a new $600 million Term Loan G maturing on July 15, 2030, and adjusts the revolving credit facility by extending its maturity to July 15, 2030, while downsizing aggregate commitments from $750 million to $680 million. Proceeds from the Term Loan G were utilized to pay transaction fees and pay down the existing Term D Loan, reducing its outstanding balance to $150 million. The Term Loan G carries an interest rate of Term SOFR plus 3.50% (or Base Rate plus 2.50%) with 0.25% quarterly principal amortization, and includes springing maturity provisions tied to the remaining balances of the Term D Loan and 2029 First Lien Notes.
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8-K Financial Filing Analysis for Gray Media (2026-09-28)
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