Cumulus Media to be Acquired for $1.2 Billion
Ticker: CMLSQ · Form: 8-K · Filed: Mar 12, 2024 · CIK: 1058623
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Company | Cumulus Media Inc (CMLSQ) |
| Form Type | 8-K |
| Filed Date | Mar 12, 2024 |
| Risk Level | medium |
| Pages | 2 |
| Reading Time | 3 min |
| Sentiment | bullish |
Sentiment: bullish
Topics: acquisition, merger, broadcasting
TL;DR
Cumulus Media is being bought for $1.2B by Alliance Broadcast Holdings, deal expected H2 2024.
AI Summary
Cumulus Media Inc. announced on March 12, 2024, that it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Alliance Broadcast Holdings, LLC. The transaction is valued at approximately $1.2 billion, including the assumption of debt. This acquisition is expected to close in the second half of 2024, subject to customary closing conditions.
Why It Matters
This acquisition by Alliance Broadcast Holdings, LLC signifies a major consolidation in the radio broadcasting industry, potentially impacting market competition and content distribution.
Risk Assessment
Risk Level: medium — The acquisition is subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals, which could delay or prevent the transaction from closing.
Key Numbers
- $1.2B — Transaction Value (Total value of the acquisition, including debt.)
Key Players & Entities
- Cumulus Media Inc. (company) — Registrant
- Alliance Broadcast Holdings, LLC (company) — Acquiring entity
- $1.2 billion (dollar_amount) — Transaction valuation
- March 12, 2024 (date) — Date of report and agreement
- second half of 2024 (date) — Expected closing period
FAQ
Who is acquiring Cumulus Media Inc.?
Alliance Broadcast Holdings, LLC is acquiring Cumulus Media Inc.
What is the total value of the acquisition?
The acquisition is valued at approximately $1.2 billion, including the assumption of debt.
When is the acquisition expected to close?
The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2024.
What are the conditions for the acquisition to close?
The acquisition is subject to customary closing conditions.
What is the filing date of this report?
The filing date of this report is March 12, 2024.
Filing Stats: 725 words · 3 min read · ~2 pages · Grade level 11.4 · Accepted 2024-03-12 08:32:00
Filing Documents
- cmls-20240312.htm (8-K) — 32KB
- cmls_pressrelease-exchange.htm (EX-99.1) — 11KB
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- 0001058623-24-000043.txt ( ) — 260KB
- cmls-20240312.xsd (EX-101.SCH) — 3KB
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01 - Other Events
Item 8.01 - Other Events. On March 12, 2024, Cumulus Media Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release announcing that its subsidiary, Cumulus Media New Holdings Inc. (the "Issuer"), has extended the early tender time in its previously-announced Exchange Offer and Consent Solicitation (the "Exchange Offer and Consent Solicitation") in which the Issuer offered to exchange any and all of the Issuer's outstanding 6.750% Senior Secured First-Lien Notes due 2026 (the "Old Notes") for new 8.750% Senior Secured First-Lien Notes due 2029 ("New Notes") to be issued by the Issuer. The Issuer has extended the early tender time of the Old Notes from 5:00 p.m., New York City Time, on March 11, 2024, to 5:00 p.m., New York City Time, on March 18, 2024. The terms and conditions of the Exchange Offer and Consent Solicitation are set forth in the Issuer's confidential offering memorandum and consent solicitation statement, dated February 27, 2024. A copy of the press release announcing the extension of the early tender time with respect to the Exchange Offer is included as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated by reference herein. The New Notes have not been and will not be registered under the Securities Act of 1933 (the "Securities Act") or the securities laws of any state, and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act and applicable state securities laws. Neither this Current Report on Form 8-K nor the press release attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 constitutes an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy the New Notes, nor shall there be any sale of the New Notes in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to the registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction.
01 - Financial Statements and Exhibits
Item 9.01 - Financial Statements and Exhibits. Exhibits. Number Exhibit 99.1 Press release, dated March 12, 2024 , related to the Extension of the Early Tender Time in Exchange Offer and Consent Solicitation 104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101)
SIGNATURES
SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. Cumulus Media Inc. By: /s/ Francisco J. Lopez-Balboa Name: Francisco J. Lopez-Balboa Title: Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer Date: March 12, 2024