ION, ION Mystery, Bounce, Court TV, Court TV Legendary Trials and Scripps News now available to Peacock subscribersCINCINNATI, Aug. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Six national channels owned by The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) – ION, ION Mystery, Bounce, Court TV, Court TV Legendary Trials and Scripps News – are now streaming as part of Peacock's 24/7 channel offering. ION is a leading general entertainment network featuring an expansive programming lineup that includes women's sports, popular off-network s ...

Core Viewpoint - The E.W. Scripps Company has initiated a private offering of $650 million in new senior secured second-lien notes, maturing in 2030, to improve its financial position and manage existing debt [1][3]. Group 1: Offering Details - The offering is subject to market conditions and is exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933 [2][4]. - The notes will be guaranteed by certain existing and future subsidiaries and secured on a second-lien basis by substantially all of the company's assets [2][4]. Group 2: Use of Proceeds - The net proceeds from the offering will be used to redeem all outstanding 5.875% senior notes due in 2027, pre-pay a portion of existing borrowings under the term loan B-2 facility due in 2028, and cover transaction-related fees and expenses [3]. Group 3: Company Overview - The E.W. Scripps Company is a diversified media entity, operating over 60 local TV stations across more than 40 markets in the U.S. and providing quality local journalism [7]. - The company also operates national news outlets and entertainment brands, and is the largest holder of broadcast spectrum in the nation [7].