Financial Performance - Consolidated INNOVATE reported Q1 2025 revenue of $274.2 million, a decrease of $41.0 million or 13% compared to $315.2 million in Q1 2024[17, 22] - Net loss attributable to INNOVATE Corp was $24.5 million in Q1 2025[18, 22, 41] - Adjusted EBITDA decreased by $5.6 million to $7.2 million in Q1 2025, compared to $12.8 million in Q1 2024[18, 22] Segment Highlights - Infrastructure (DBMG) - Infrastructure segment revenue decreased to $264.9 million in Q1 2025 from $307.9 million in Q1 2024, a 14% decrease[17, 25, 27] - Infrastructure segment Adjusted EBITDA decreased to $16.7 million in Q1 2025 from $18.3 million in Q1 2024[18, 25, 27] - DBMG's adjusted backlog ended the first quarter with $1.4 billion, including over $500 million in new awards[12, 15, 27] Segment Highlights - Life Sciences (R2 Technologies) - Life Sciences segment revenue increased to $3.1 million in Q1 2025 from $1.0 million in Q1 2024, a 210% increase[17, 22] - R2 Technologies experienced gross system unit sales growth of 109% over the prior year quarter in North America and 163% worldwide[32] Segment Highlights - Spectrum - Spectrum segment revenue was $6.2 million in Q1 2025, compared to $6.3 million in Q1 2024[17, 33] - Spectrum segment Adjusted EBITDA was $1.4 million in Q1 2025, compared to $1.6 million in Q1 2024[12, 18, 33] Debt - Total principal outstanding debt was $672.0 million as of March 2025[36]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Consolidated revenues for the first quarter of 2025 were $274.2 million, a decrease of 13% compared to $315.2 million in the prior year period [19] - Net loss attributable to common stockholders was $24.8 million or $1.89 per fully diluted share, compared to a net loss of $17.7 million or $2.21 per fully diluted share in the prior year [19] - Total adjusted EBITDA was $7.2 million, down from $12.8 million in the prior year period [19] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Infrastructure segment revenues decreased 14% to $264.9 million from $307.9 million in the prior year quarter, primarily due to project timing and size [20] - Life Sciences segment revenues increased 210% to $3.1 million from $1 million in the prior year quarter, driven by increased unit sales [22] - Spectrum segment revenues were $6.2 million, a slight decrease of $100,000 compared to the first quarter of 2024 [22] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - DBM Global achieved revenues of $264.9 million and adjusted EBITDA of $16.7 million, with a gross margin improvement of approximately 110 basis points to 15.6% [7] - R2 tripled its year-over-year revenue to $3.1 million, with significant growth in North America [12] - The company is now serving 28 countries and has entered into distribution agreements in several European and South American countries [13] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on addressing its capital structure and near-term debt maturities while leveraging valuable assets [6] - The strategic vision emphasizes maximizing the value of assets and exploring strategic alternatives [17] - The company is actively pursuing commercial opportunities in data casting and modernizing broadcasting capabilities [16] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the ability to execute on strategic objectives and highlighted the strong backlog and robust pipeline for DBM [6][7] - The ongoing tariff situation is being monitored, with no material impact observed on DBM's business as of now [8] - The company remains optimistic about the market opportunity for R2 and the momentum experienced year over year [15] Other Important Information - As of March 31, 2025, the company had total principal outstanding indebtedness of $672 million, an increase from the previous year [25] - Cash and cash equivalents were $33.3 million, down from $48.8 million at the end of 2024 [24] Q&A Session Summary - There were no questions during the Q&A session, and the call concluded with management expressing satisfaction with the momentum to start the year [26][27]

Core Insights - INNOVATE Corp. reported a consolidated revenue of $274.2 million for Q1 2025, a decrease of 13.0% compared to $315.2 million in Q1 2024, primarily driven by the Infrastructure segment [2][8] - The company experienced a net loss attributable to common stockholders of $24.8 million, or $1.89 per share, compared to a net loss of $17.7 million, or $2.21 per share, in the prior year [2][12] - Adjusted EBITDA for Q1 2025 was $7.2 million, down 43.8% from $12.8 million in Q1 2024, reflecting challenges in both the Life Sciences and Infrastructure segments [2][14] Infrastructure Segment - DBM Global reported Q1 2025 revenue of $264.9 million, a decrease of 14.0% from $307.9 million in the prior year [4][9] - The adjusted backlog for DBM Global increased to $1.4 billion, up from $1.0 billion as of December 31, 2024, indicating strong project acquisition [5][4] - Gross margin improved to 15.6%, an increase of approximately 110 basis points year-over-year, while adjusted EBITDA margin rose to 6.3%, an increase of approximately 40 basis points [4][5] Life Sciences Segment - MediBeacon's Transdermal GFR System received FDA approval, enhancing growth prospects in the Life Sciences segment [3][10] - R2 Technologies reported a revenue of $3.1 million, a 210% increase compared to $1.0 million in the prior year, driven by increased unit sales [10][3] - The Life Sciences segment's adjusted EBITDA was negative at $(8.7) million, a decrease from $(4.2) million in the prior year, primarily due to higher equity method losses from MediBeacon [14][12] Spectrum Segment - The Spectrum segment reported revenue of $6.2 million, slightly down from $6.3 million in the prior year [10][9] - The company is exploring commercial opportunities in datacasting, with expectations to generate revenue by the end of 2025 [10][3] Financial Performance - Total adjusted EBITDA for Q1 2025 was $7.2 million, down from $12.8 million in Q1 2024, primarily due to declines in the Life Sciences and Infrastructure segments [14][12] - The company had cash and cash equivalents of $33.3 million as of March 31, 2025, down from $48.8 million at the end of 2024 [14][30] - The total liabilities increased to $1,036.9 million as of March 31, 2025, compared to $1,034.8 million at the end of 2024 [30][31]

Core Insights - Gray Media and its stations received multiple prestigious awards for journalistic excellence, highlighting their commitment to impactful local journalism [1][4][11] Awards and Recognitions - Sandy Breland, Gray's Executive Vice President and COO, was awarded the 2025 John F. Hogan Distinguished Service Award by the Radio Television Digital News Association for her contributions to journalism [2][3] - Jeff Schlesser, news director at Gray's WWSB, received the 2025 RTDNA Loren Tobia Leadership Award for his leadership in local programming [3] - WANF in Atlanta won first place in the National Headliner Awards for the documentary "In Plane Sight: The Fix," which investigated abuses by Drug Enforcement Task Force Agents [5] - WAVE in Louisville secured third place in the same category for its documentary on the Old National Bank mass shooting [5] - InvestigateTV, Gray's national investigative unit, received second place for its report on automakers' data collection practices [6] - WANF and WVUE in New Orleans were nominated for the 46th annual News & Documentary Emmy Awards for their investigative stories [7][8] - WIBW in Topeka won the 2025 Celebration of Service to America Award for its mental health awareness campaign [9][10] Company Overview - Gray Media, Inc. is the largest owner of local television stations in the U.S., reaching approximately 37% of U.S. television households [12]

Core Points - The E.W. Scripps Company has two local television stations that won Peabody Awards for impactful local investigations [1][4] - WTVF in Nashville won for its investigation "Confronting Hate," focusing on political extremism in Tennessee [1][2] - KNXV in Phoenix won for its video series "Policing Phoenix," which analyzed a U.S. Department of Justice report on the Phoenix Police Department [4][5] Summary by Category Awards and Recognition - WTVF has won its fourth Peabody Award and has received this honor for two consecutive years [3] - KNXV has achieved its fifth Peabody Award, with three of those in the last five years [6] Investigative Reporting - WTVF's investigation led to a criminal probe by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation into local police misconduct [2] - KNXV's series transformed a 126-page DOJ report into a comprehensive video series, highlighting systemic failures in the Phoenix Police Department [4][5] Company Commitment - Dean Littleton, Scripps' executive vice president, emphasized the importance of local journalism in fostering transparency and integrity [7] - The Peabody Awards are awarded annually to recognize impactful stories that reflect pressing social issues [7]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total revenue decreased by 6.4%, and down 3.7% excluding political and Daily Wire impacts, aligning with previous pacing commentary [16] - EBITDA for the quarter was $3,500,000, reflecting ongoing challenges in the advertising market [16] - Digital revenue grew by 6% overall, or 20% excluding the loss of the Daily Wire relationship [16] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Digital Marketing Services (DMS) revenue increased by 30% in Q1, driven by a 41% increase in total customers and a 16% increase in average campaign order size [7][16] - Podcasting revenue was down 13% when including the Daily Wire, but up nearly 40% when excluding it [9] - Streaming revenue increased by 4% during the quarter, benefiting from in-house sales management [10] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Advertising pullbacks were noted in automotive, retail, and consumer packaged goods (CPG) categories, while insurance and financial categories showed growth [11][17] - The Beyond Home market business grew by 48% in the quarter, following a 45% growth in the previous quarter [12] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focusing on digital business growth, particularly in DMS, and leveraging its extensive audience reach to partner with nontraditional parties [5][8] - Cost efficiencies are being pursued, with $7,500,000 in additional annualized fixed cost reductions executed [5][13] - The company is exploring AI applications to enhance operational efficiency and customer service [13][14] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - The macro environment has become more challenging, with tariffs and government spending cuts impacting consumer demand and advertising spending [4] - Pacing is down approximately 10%, or 5% excluding political and Daily Wire impacts, indicating ongoing economic uncertainty [15][18] - The company remains optimistic about potential FCC deregulation, which could positively affect the industry [26] Other Important Information - The company ended the quarter with $53,000,000 in cash and a net debt of $589,000,000 [18] - The company anticipates asset sales to generate between $10,000,000 to $15,000,000 in proceeds this year [28] Q&A Session Summary Question: Were there any programs or content changes in the network side compared to last year? - The network program did not significantly change, and the decline was driven by general market demand weakness [21][22] Question: Can you provide month-by-month revenue performance for the quarter? - Revenue pacing was down mid-single digits, ending slightly over 6% down due to late advertiser orders [24] Question: What are the implications of FCC deregulation and asset sales? - The company is optimistic about FCC deregulation and expects a notice of proposed rulemaking by late summer [26] - Small asset sales occurred in Q1, with a larger land sale in Nashville anticipated [28]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total revenue decreased by 6.4%, and down 3.7% excluding political and the impact of The Daily Wire, aligning with previous pacing commentary [17] - EBITDA for the quarter was $3,500,000, reflecting ongoing challenges in the advertising market [17] - Digital revenue grew by 6% overall, or 20% excluding the loss of The Daily Wire relationship [17] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Digital Marketing Services (DMS) revenue increased by 30% in Q1, driven by a 41% increase in total customers and a 16% increase in average campaign order size [7][17] - Podcasting revenue was down 13% when including the negative comp from Daily Wire, but up close to 40% when excluding it [9] - Streaming revenue increased by 4% during the quarter, benefiting from bringing the sales function in-house [10] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Advertising spending saw pullbacks in key categories such as automotive, retail, and consumer packaged goods (CPG), while insurance and financial categories showed growth [11][17] - The Beyond Home market business grew by 48% in the quarter, following a 45% growth in the previous quarter [12] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focusing on digital business growth, particularly in DMS, and is committed to transforming how it leverages its assets [5][6] - Cost efficiencies are being pursued, with an additional $7,500,000 in annualized fixed cost reductions executed during the quarter [13][18] - The company is optimistic about potential FCC deregulation, which could positively impact the industry [27] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - The macro environment has become more challenging, with supply chain concerns and inflation pressures affecting consumer sentiment and advertising spending [4] - Pacing is down approximately 10%, or 5% excluding political and Daily Wire impacts, indicating ongoing economic uncertainty [16][19] Other Important Information - The company ended the quarter with $53,000,000 in cash and a net debt of $589,000,000 [19] - The company is exploring asset sales, with expectations of generating $10 to $15 million from such sales this year [29] Q&A Session Summary Question: Were there any programs or content that you had last year that you didn't have this year in the first quarter? - The network's programming did not significantly change, and the decline was driven by general market demand weakness [22][23] Question: Can you provide a month-by-month revenue performance for the quarter? - Revenue pacing was down mid-single digits, ending slightly over 6% down due to late advertiser orders [25] Question: What are the prospects of FCC deregulation and asset sales? - The company is optimistic about FCC deregulation and expects a notice of proposed rulemaking by late summer [27] - Small asset sales occurred in Q1, with a cautious optimism for a significant land sale in Nashville [29]

Core Points - The episode of Canada's Got Talent aired on April 29, 2025, featuring the selection of 14 acts moving on to The Eliminations [1][4] - The show is hosted by Lindsay Ell, with judges including Howie Mandel, Shania Twain, Katherine Ryan, and Kardinal Offishall [1] Contestants and Highlights - Notable contestants include Jacob Lewis from Newfoundland & Labrador, who received Shania Twain's Golden Buzzer, and DeeDee Austin from Prince Edward Island, who received Howie Mandel's Golden Buzzer [2][3] - The winner of Canada's Got Talent will receive a cash prize of $1 million, the largest in Canadian television history, along with $50 from Howie Mandel and financial advice from CIBC [4] - Each Golden Buzzer recipient will receive $25,000, totaling $150,000 for all recipients, to support their ambitions [4] Performances - Performances featured on the episode include acts from various regions such as Whyte Whyne and Young Riesling, Julianna Moore, and Badunkafunk [6] - The episode also showcased dance performances and comedy acts, highlighting the diversity of talent [6][7]

Company Overview - Urban One, Inc. is the largest diversified media company targeting Black Americans and urban consumers in the United States [4] - The company owns TV One, LLC, which serves over 37 million households with a variety of original programming, classic series, and movies [4] - As of March 31, 2025, Urban One operates 72 independently formatted broadcast stations, including 57 FM or AM stations, 13 HD stations, and 2 low power television stations [4] - Urban One also has a controlling interest in Reach Media, Inc., which operates syndicated programming such as the Rickey Smiley Morning Show and the DL Hughley Show [4] - The company owns iOne Digital, a digital platform serving the African American community through various websites and brands [4] Upcoming Events - Urban One will hold a conference call on May 13, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. EDT to discuss its results for the first fiscal quarter of 2025 [1] - A replay of the conference call will be available from May 13, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. EDT until May 20, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. EDT [2]

Core Insights - The event in Grand Rapids focused on how small businesses can leverage technology and grant opportunities provided by Comcast RISE to overcome economic challenges [1][4] - Comcast is committing $3 million in grant packages to support small businesses in West Michigan, emphasizing the importance of collaboration between public and private sectors [5][6] Grant Program Details - Comcast RISE will provide 100 eligible small businesses with comprehensive packages that include technology makeovers, creative production and media services, educational resources, a $5,000 monetary grant, and coaching sessions [8][9] - The application period for the grant packages runs from May 1 to May 31, with winners announced in August [9] Economic Context - A report from the Grand Rapids Chamber indicated that 74% of Muskegon small business owners and 53% of Kent County businesses cited rising costs as a significant operational challenge [5] - The initiative aims to address these challenges and support the entrepreneurial growth in the region [5][6] Comcast RISE Overview - Comcast RISE is part of Project UP, a broader initiative aimed at creating digital opportunities and fostering future growth for small businesses [10] - The program is available in five regions, including Grand Rapids and Muskegon, highlighting its targeted approach to community support [7][10]